Chapter 294

Chapter 294

"He's here. He's come to kill us. Please, Help. That was all I heard before I heard

a loud crash from the other end of the line, and

the call went dead.

Her words made the blood drain from my face,

I didn't need anyone to interpret the call for me.

Kester was at her house.

I grabbed my phone again, fingers flying, pulled up his number, and it dial. My heart was pounding in my throat. I prayed earnestly that he'd answer the call since he hadn't been answering all day.

But just like I expected, he didn't answer.

KESTER.

I'd been sitting in my black Mercedes Maybach for over ten minutes with my engine off, watching them through my tinted windows.

Melissa's front yard was quiet, save for the low glow from the dining room window.

I could see them clearly from where I was

parked across the street. She hadn't drawn the curtains.

That was foolish. Why leave your house that exposed to every eye?

them gathered around the table like something out

They laughed happily.

girl passed a bowl across to her

from his cheek, then

hair like she'd done it

there. That should've

should've been my mother doting on me. That should've been my sister giggling at something ridiculous - if my father had let

potatoes and catching warm smiles like it was normal. Like it was safe. Like love wasn't a thing you

empty plates and screams that grew louder each day. I got slammed doors and glass thrown across

I got nothing.

sat patiently under the table, tail thumping softly every time Melissa

they had

a bite.

perfect families

What a complete family.

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art stuck to the fridge. And birthday cards

wanted to be in

again. I wanted Melissa to be my

could love

doesn't

would be

parked

to

would I be if I let emotion ruin the

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