Sighing, I strum my fingers on the steering wheel as I drive towards Dark Hollow Falls Pack territory, mulling over everything. Handsome…
Why does that feel off? Then there is the way she texts saying it’s too loud for her to talk… Zaia would move away, she’s not that person who would have an issue with that. Maybe it’s wishful thinking, but I don’t think that was Zaia on the other side of the phone.
The more I think about it, the more it makes sense, but again, it could have been her simply behaving that way, knowing it would get to me. Both are possibilities.
Maybe I’m looking too much into it, but the Zaia I know would have had a few choice words to say to me. She isn’t the type to let others handle her problems.
The biggest red flag is the fact she didn’t even seem a little worried about Valerie. I would presume she would check up on her for peace of mind and if it was a lie, she would then let loose on me.
Anger makes a person blind too, so I can’t rule that out either. I’ll find a way to get through to you, Zaia. I really will…
My phone rings and I run my fingers through my hair, glancing at the LCD screen in the car. Unknown caller?
Zaia? My heart quickens a little; maybe she did end up being worried about Valerie..
I hit the answer button.
“Sebastian,” I answer.
think my
brakes as the robotic distorted voice fills the car. It’s
“Who is this?”
think? I gave you those warnings, but you decided to ignore them. Do you remember
frown, my stomach twisting. It’s been
I split
to try to trace the call. I lift my hand, ready
think you can catch me? If I were you, SK, I’d look for a way to get out of the car before you crash. I
only to realise he’s right. They aren’t working and the car is moving at a
were a short while
Got to love automatic smart cars! Now answer the
July the 13th…
message that specifically told me that as long as she’s
the crackling in the background rings through the car as I try the
Locked!
Fuck.
what do you want me to do?
call the shots here! Remember that! I told you to stay away. You put on a pretty good show by sending her away. But now I wonder, is it all just a game to you?” The voice is almost like a singsong
the person really is unhinged. I grit my teeth.
here to fulfil empty threats! So, you have about two minutes before that car poofs like popcorn!” He cackles and I frown.
person. See, I’m giving you a chance. I even called to help you understand,
GO0000! Do
her go! If you continue to chase her, do you see the position you are in right now? That will be her, and those little
me, not her!” He cackles, sounding choked as if it’s
but I am serious.” His voice drops the sick playfulness as it returns to deeper and darker. “Now. This is the final warning: Leave her alone or she will die, and you won’t be burying one but three. Stay away and she stays
elbow into the window, shattering the glass, trying the handle from outside as the
jump jump! Time’s ticking!” “Listen to me, don’t touch her and I’ll… I’ll stay away,” I say, my heart squeezing, but the truth is I did
her back that I forgot the threats that were the reasons
and I will stay away from her and the little cute buns
all, and I grab my phone unplugging it as I place it
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