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.469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxF6xRvNMSr
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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?”469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlMVgCcYkPk
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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.469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbZzo8kbn8p
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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.”469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh3OE5CxtJf
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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—”469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNcDsH7TQO
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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.”469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4GsJlgH41N
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“But then why are my dreams like this? It doesn’t make sense.”469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEGi5tI8UYu
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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.469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp1YQm3YFBA
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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.469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHoCL9kmrl
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Christian was right. There was no way that I had killed anyone last night.469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUdLYD6kUbZ
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A knock on the door brought me out of my reverie.469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9br6qVoQBb
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“I’m almost ready,” I muttered, looking down at my damp clothes. I frowned.469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo8PH89ZKpa
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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.”469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcH27aikiGJ
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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.469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6L2xY6gajP
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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.”469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfQ1qSD2rK
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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?”469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡewgEx4AZ8F
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Christian frowned. “My friend’s dad is a cop. He found her.”469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUxtLk21Pu1
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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. 469Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYzD6YM1QDY
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