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.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHiiv65YKKX
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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?”496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxRz2MWS0Vy
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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.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ32ECzSXaZe
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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.”496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡndxl9op2gK
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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—”496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfB1hW0Otp
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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.”496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbhkrnm0Dm
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“But then why are my dreams like this? It doesn’t make sense.”496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRCBUwb8Y6A
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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.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmF0L4LCIas
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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.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtsEjl8V995
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Christian was right. There was no way that I had killed anyone last night.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡymNYVobNBZ
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A knock on the door brought me out of my reverie.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFGDqDXLky
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“I’m almost ready,” I muttered, looking down at my damp clothes. I frowned.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3XBpPPMe4C
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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.”496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvchKizvIqN
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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.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY5fsCyAuV5
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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.”496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6pXhy12Ij1
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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?”496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuFCqFrpIpl
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Christian frowned. “My friend’s dad is a cop. He found her.”496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqQeEAhO27T
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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. 496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd6KRZrvyqZ
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