“What is it? You’re yelling my name like it’s the end of the world,” I tell him once I realize he still hasn’t said a word. His eyes were wide as if he just discovered something huge. I stare at him. He has a sweat shirt and sweat pants. At first I’m confused why he wasn’t at work, but then I remem
“What’s up, Ava?” We rarely talk. Most of the time, it’s just a message here and there. All of them consist of him letting me know he has sent a package and me thanking him for it. I know it’s dangerous, but he’s the only one I can think of to help me right now. I won’t lie. The second note has to
“Don’t worry, Ava. We’ll catch this bastard. There is no way I’ll allow him or her to hurt you or my niece,” he assures me, his voice taking a soft note. “Thanks” We talk a little bit longer before we hang up. I don’t get up from my spot on the couch. There were a million things to do in the hous
I’ve been obsessing for the last few days over the note. I just wanted to nail whoever this person is so that I could move on peacefully with my life. I hated that I was now jumpy and scared all the damn time. Noah has even noticed that I haven’t been myself. Every time he asks, I just tell him tha
He glares at me, but within seconds, his features soften. He grabs my hand, turns it, and kisses my palm in a really gentle kiss. “I don’t know when I fell in love with you or how; all I know is that I love you, Ava. I didn’t see it back then. I was so overcome with bitterness and anger that I didn
THREE STRIKES AND YOU’RE OUT, AVA. I read and re-read the note. My heart was beating so hard that I thought it would punch a hole through my chest. I was scared shitless and I didn’t know what to do. This was the third note I was getting. I had just come from dropping Noah off at school when I fou
PART 2 Rowan “Sir? Is there anything you need me to get for you from the restaurant?” My secretary asks, but I continue staring outside my office window. The view was really great. It was one of the reasons why I chose it, but today it didn’t offer me the tranquility it usually does. “No. Not to
I see him swallow, before his eyes focus on me. “It’s Ava” he finally says. I’m about to ask him what’s wrong with Ava when an unrecognizable voice mentions her name. I begin to turn in the direction of the TV. “Please, Rowan…don’t watch it, focus on me” My brother begs me, but I don’t pay attent