Chapter 182

Clara's POV

This would probably be a problem, especially when Mom and Ivy woke up. I decided to make a trip to the drugstore. I left a note on our kitchen counter saying I'd be gone for a while. I might as well grab a coffee and use the time alone to reflect.

I wore my hoodie over my head as I left the house.

I hadn't almost forgotten just how relaxing walking can be at times. It can help to relieve you of anxiety and all your negative thoughts. I was lost in a daydream as I continued walking. Exactly why I hadn't expected it when a hand grabbed my arm and pulled me into a corner of the street. There was a hand placed over my mouth as I used all my strength to try and fight back.

I was about to get kidnapped! My mind yelled in panic.

"Please don't shout," a voice said.

Wait, I knew who that was.

What was Waylen doing here? My mind registered.

My body relaxed for a moment as Waylen's grip on me loosened. I pushed him back, and he fell on the tar.

"What is wrong with you?" I yelled, st