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.499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAOdgk8Mrdr
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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?”499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfa1Bw0t3oZ
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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.499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHZoriflFfK
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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.”499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeIe3xuuHz3
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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—”499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd7NbO14W6R
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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.”499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9wZmzszt9
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“But then why are my dreams like this? It doesn’t make sense.”499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGws79nCJvU
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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.499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfw4M2pzWc1
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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.499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDkwnn5ENgT
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Christian was right. There was no way that I had killed anyone last night.499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM74Hw06BaC
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A knock on the door brought me out of my reverie.499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzL6o79Qy8X
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“I’m almost ready,” I muttered, looking down at my damp clothes. I frowned.499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtRkcamcwyL
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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.”499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGZTYP9lN2c
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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.499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGhH3sjJ8o
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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.”499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMC1rGE6Pyl
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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?”499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdn7xwIQi3M
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Christian frowned. “My friend’s dad is a cop. He found her.”499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCX1IHTmZMo
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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. 499Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqMwSBUeb5
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