Chapter 23

I waited until the car disappeared around the corner. The sound of something moving through the trees across from me caught my attention. This bus stop is opposite a city park which is quite big, I can't see anything but the shadows of the trees and the darkness. I quickened my pace toward the house, when I saw Alex's car parked next to Dad's car.

Dad was standing at the door when I walked in. He was on the phone with a serious expression. His gaze shifted to me instantly, "Cara!"

My body jumped slightly hearing Dad's voice which was quite loud. "Do you know what time it is?! We've all been looking for you."

Mum appeared from behind the room. She also had a cell phone in her hand. "Goodness!" the sound of Mum's screeching made me jump a little again. "Honey, where have you been?"

'I'll call Alex." Dad muttered as he put the phone back to his ear.

"Alex isn't here? But his car is out front."

"He went with Jake to look for you because you disappeared. He picked you up at Jenna's house a