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.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡulXEnwMIkL
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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?”471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOthvtkDAE1
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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.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJ5nWUd124
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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.”471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcmtIL5CTn
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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—”471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5QQ1eGYmlL
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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.”471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJERpW5wZUS
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“But then why are my dreams like this? It doesn’t make sense.”471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5SvhkfKVX
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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.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡULiJ6kRe3d
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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.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2YkexggqF6
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Christian was right. There was no way that I had killed anyone last night.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQSEqRpydPc
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A knock on the door brought me out of my reverie.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqtfMAC7Av
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“I’m almost ready,” I muttered, looking down at my damp clothes. I frowned.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuorRQhzbTV
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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.”471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnjrDhJTv8D
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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.471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqAj2y7Kmci
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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.”471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQH7mD1BmL
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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?”471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSkIJKSsSq
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Christian frowned. “My friend’s dad is a cop. He found her.”471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxERE8EuGoB
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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. 471Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCOiHmlT5jF
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