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
on the brakes as the robotic distorted voice
“Who is this?”
warnings, but you decided to ignore them. Do you
frown, my stomach twisting. It’s been a
I split
keep him talking I need to alert someone to try to trace the call. I lift my hand, ready
look for a way to get out of
realise he’s right. They aren’t working and the car is moving at a pretty
a
to love automatic smart cars! Now answer the question before the car
July the 13th…
that as long as she’s with me he’ll never leave her
the crackling in the background rings
Locked!
Fuck.
the car is no longer under my control. “So, what do you want me to do? I only went there
You put on a pretty good show by sending her away. But now I wonder, is it all just a
is clear: the person really is unhinged. I grit my teeth. How had I
threats! So, you have about two minutes before that car poofs like popcorn!” He cackles and I frown. He’s fucking
chance. I even called to help you understand, you dimwit!” a I frown as I tug at the door, trying to slow the
GO0000! Do you get it,
now? That will be her,
with me, target me, not her!” He
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
into the window, shattering the glass, trying the handle from outside
yes! Jump jump jump! Time’s ticking!” “Listen to me, don’t touch her and I’ll… I’ll stay
threats that were the reasons I sent her away
from her and the little cute buns in the over!” He
working at all, and I grab my phone unplugging it as I
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