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.391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6BfeFcxlWt
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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?”391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhVhwz7QBxw
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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.391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVgZt7Ic3Ns
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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.”391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe0IKugwO33
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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—”391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMB4LzfIuX0
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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.”391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLJZT7iCYx6
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“But then why are my dreams like this? It doesn’t make sense.”391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfJttTFVaxU
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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.391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCqCBwPXIEG
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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.391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCdpnnPNi6S
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Christian was right. There was no way that I had killed anyone last night.391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWpoWtO6tK
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A knock on the door brought me out of my reverie.391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkV3n00ePc
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“I’m almost ready,” I muttered, looking down at my damp clothes. I frowned.391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfM4d7UQ9Y
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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.”391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6jUhjyWhZV
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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.391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAhZgIekbt
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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.”391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwSXWBfjuNT
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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?”391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeKIlZZRw0K
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Christian frowned. “My friend’s dad is a cop. He found her.”391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAAJ5cnPQ1J
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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. 391Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ14bufPcbn0
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