Page 726 of Filthy Elites

Kelsey handed the towel and washcloth to Janie. “I’ll be right back.”

She moved into the kitchen and pulled out her phone. Adrian answered on the second ring.

“Hey, babe. Miss me already? I thought you were going to have breakfast with Janie.”

“Can you come over here? I need you.”

The teasing tone left his voice. “I’ll be right there. Are you okay? Are you safe?”

“I’m fine. It’s Janie. Oh, Adrian, someone beat the heck out of her. She’s a mess and the place is torn apart.”

“Did you call the police?”

“She didn’t want me to, but I think we should. She also needs a doctor.”

“We’ll take care of her. Lock the door and don’t answer it to anyone but me. I’ll be right there.”

“Okay. Thanks, Adrian.”

“Never have to thank me for coming for you. I’ll always be there for you. I’ll see you in a few minutes.”

“Kay.”

Kelsey returned to Janie’s bedroom. Her friend was in the same position she had been in. “Please tell me who did this and what happened.”

“You called Adrian?”

“Yes.”

“Why does this stuff happen to me?” Janie fisted the blanket.

Kelsey joined her on the bed. “This kind of stuff happens to a lot of people, but we don’t notice or pay attention.”

Janie jumped when they heard a knock on their door.

“It’s just Adrian. I’m going to let him in. Do you want to get a shower to clean up and then we’ll all talk?”

Janie nodded, gingerly slipping off the mattress and following Kelsey out of the room. They stopped at the bathroom door. Janie hesitated.

“It’s okay. We’ll be in the living room when you get done.” Janie shut herself into the small room.

Adrian pounded on the door again. This time he called out. “It’s me! Are you two okay?”

Kelsey made her way through the room and opened the door. As soon as Adrian stepped inside, she was swept up into his arms. “I’m so glad you’re here.”

“What happened? Has she said anything? Where is she?” Adrian framed her face with his hands.

She wrapped her arms around him. “Janie’s in the shower. She’s a mess. Someone used her as a punching bag.”

“Did she tell you who did this?”

Kelsey pulled back to look at him. “No, but I think it might have been the guy she had started to date. She was supposed to be making him dinner last night and wanted a romantic evening.”

Adrian nodded. “Do you know anything about him?”

“Just that his name is Graham and he graduated two years ago.”

Adrian scanned the room. It looked just like what was done to his room at the team house. “Babe, this has to be related to everything that’s been happening.”

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