When I was well enough to stand, I used Christian’s phone to schedule an emergency appointment with Dr. Alder. She asked me to come in right away and I didn’t want to hesitate. When I hung up, I looked at Christian.430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGp7RLaaBGN
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“This is probably the best thing right now,” he said softly. He left the bathroom and I followed. He was sitting on the bed, his hands on his lap. “Did you know Cassie well?”430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9F4FIHPzBY
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“Yeah, she was a bitch,” I said, my eyes narrowing at the floor. Even though the girl was dead, I couldn’t help the anger that came from my words.430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDmyC2GDlWb
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“She wasn’t exactly nice to people she deemed unpopular, but I hope you’re not glad she’s dead or anything like that.”430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3sHyAjRyD4
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I sank down beside him, my shoulders hunched as I stared at the floor. “Christian,” I said in a low voice, “what if I—”430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqnJWHQTwdl
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“No,” he said, putting his hand up. “You didn’t do this. You wouldn’t. You get sick even watching scary movies, so it’s not possible. Besides, I was here with you all night.”430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJBaOkhNsWf
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“But then why are my dreams like this? It doesn’t make sense.”430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUG3w82DDg
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He was silent. He had no answer and I understood what I was saying was ridiculous. I felt like two different people, then. Slowly, I stood up and walked to the bathroom, shutting the door behind me.430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk0kMTHbZmD
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I leaned against it for a few minutes before I went to the sink and stared into the mirror. I gazed at my tired reflection, into my eyes; the eyes of a wolf, a predator, and a possible killer. I closed them and shook my head, trying to clear it.430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdAKH4gqAZ9
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Christian was right. There was no way that I had killed anyone last night.430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhDiSB0iBg0
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A knock on the door brought me out of my reverie.430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrd0bp05w4M
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“I’m almost ready,” I muttered, looking down at my damp clothes. I frowned.430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjEKUtQ4yiZ
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“You want to borrow a shirt?” he asked. Something clanked against the doorknob. “It’s here if you want. You should at least change that.”430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTkchgHIhdl
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I turned and stared at the empty door, then opened it, slid my hand out and gripped the hanger. It was a solid black, short-sleeve and warm. When I was done putting it on, I tied my hair up and opened the door.430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ54fRH7rk8u
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“Maybe Dr. Alder can help you,” Christian said as he took my hand and led me to the front of the house. “I’ll sit with you, too, so you’ll feel better.”430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8R9UMTvfT
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“Thank you,” I said as I stepped out into the cool air and got into his car. He slipped into the driver’s side and started the engine. “Hey,” I murmured, “who did you hear the news about Cassie from anyway?”430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4Btm9jy1s
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Christian frowned. “My friend’s dad is a cop. He found her.”430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIefHH2XiWl
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An uncomfortable silence fell between us as he drove. My head was a mess and all I wanted to do was go back to sleep, but even that was too dangerous. 430Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJSe8GQ9Ipy
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