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.483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu0bl7ukNUX
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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?”483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjGWAOkvYyk
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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.483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGxwFnVNT7c
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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.”483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWi83kF4Iq0
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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—”483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIw0BJx2nVl
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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.”483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXtBRcotlCU
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“But then why are my dreams like this? It doesn’t make sense.”483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQAV9LK1wl
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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.483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6JscPKWMHg
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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.483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuPxPK8YuQj
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Christian was right. There was no way that I had killed anyone last night.483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe2eTHveaOd
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A knock on the door brought me out of my reverie.483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOD4EQZO9lu
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“I’m almost ready,” I muttered, looking down at my damp clothes. I frowned.483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFgVzSvtsIi
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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.”483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahFfluq5Qw
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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.483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4fEJJSqQfE
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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.”483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkkmrZHD6SQ
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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?”483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvjUXacROoQ
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Christian frowned. “My friend’s dad is a cop. He found her.”483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpKp6x4GykF
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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. 483Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7HMximWfq2
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