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.497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCY7COutHVD
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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?”497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4TTyjsOf9Q
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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.497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWzJKCmOPTT
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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.”497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ViU3Zhz3l
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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—”497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡejmAvBC9L6
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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.”497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD6taEvy3pO
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“But then why are my dreams like this? It doesn’t make sense.”497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsWbQModlIx
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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.497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPm5ix6bCXV
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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.497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLrem7dRniP
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Christian was right. There was no way that I had killed anyone last night.497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbdEvMQBNDC
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A knock on the door brought me out of my reverie.497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJQk9rsu6O
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“I’m almost ready,” I muttered, looking down at my damp clothes. I frowned.497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb6Z0hVg5uE
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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.”497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy2LNHW31jd
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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.497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYhRPE0YokS
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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.”497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCGU5D1BaHi
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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?”497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡngK1m0wp8R
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Christian frowned. “My friend’s dad is a cop. He found her.”497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXChMmmvZwm
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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. 497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVKsw4sA35m
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