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.
my warnings were
tense and I almost slam my foot on the brakes as the robotic distorted voice fills the
“Who is this?”
do you think? I gave you those warnings, but you decided to ignore them. Do you remember the note from July the
It’s been
split
trying to keep him talking I need to alert someone to try to trace the call. I lift my hand, ready to press a button on the phone to send a text when a slow
me? If I were you, SK, I’d look for a way to get out of the car before you crash. I don’t think
press my foot on the brakes only to realise he’s right. They aren’t working
they were a short while
Now answer the question before the car poofs.
July the 13th…
I forget? That was the message that specifically told me that as long as she’s
you remember,” he hisses, the crackling in the background rings through the car
Locked!
Fuck.
car is no longer under my control. “So, what do you
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 tone despite
I grit my teeth. How
empty threats! So, you have about two minutes before that car poofs like popcorn!” He cackles and I frown. He’s fucking
I’m giving you a chance. I even called to help you understand, you
Do you get
now? That
snarl. “Don’t you dare touch her! Your issue is with me, target me, not her!” He cackles, sounding
oh god you are so funny… 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
up speed and I slam my elbow into the window, shattering the glass, trying the handle from outside as the
don’t touch her and I’ll… I’ll stay
were the reasons I sent her
from her and the little cute buns in the
and I grab my phone unplugging it as I place
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