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.
don’t think my warnings
on the brakes as the robotic distorted voice fills
“Who is this?”
I gave you those warnings, but you decided to ignore them. Do you
my stomach twisting. It’s been a while since the notes
split from
talking I need to alert someone to try to trace the call. I lift my hand, ready to press
you, SK, I’d look for a way
on the brakes only to realise he’s right.
a short while
the programming of your car. Got to love automatic smart cars! Now answer the question before the car poofs. Time
July the 13th…
she’s with me
he hisses, the crackling in the background rings
Locked!
Fuck.
under my control. “So, what do you want me to do? I only went there
stay away. You put on a pretty good show by sending her away. But now I wonder, is it all just a game to
I
use your brain. I am not here to fulfil empty threats! So, you have about two minutes before that car poofs like popcorn!” He cackles
I snarl. “I will give you one last warning because I am such a good person. See, I’m giving you a chance. I even called to help
Do
now? That will be her, and those
Your issue is with me, target me, not her!” He cackles,
it returns to deeper and darker. “Now. This is the final warning:
slam my elbow into the window, shattering the glass, trying the handle from outside as the speed keeps picking
yes! Jump jump jump! Time’s ticking!” “Listen to me, don’t touch her and I’ll… I’ll stay away,” I say, my heart squeezing,
I forgot the threats that were the reasons I sent her away to
to your words, SK, and I will stay away from her and the little
grab my
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