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Chapter 154

Kendra

I sitwith my phone in my lap.

Waiting.

But it doesn’t ring.

He doesn’t call back.

And when twenty minutes pass, I accept the truth.

He’s not going to call.

I said it too soon.

I ruined what was growing between us, just like I was worried I would.

Something splashes against my phone screen.

But I don’t wipe it away.

I don’t close my eyes.

I stay where I am. And I feel the bad.

Chapter 155

Luther

I don’t park downthe road.

I don’t hide.

I drive right up to the house.

It’s time.

My strides are steady as I take the front steps two at a time.

And my hands are steady as I use my spare key to unlock the front door.

I let the door slam shut behind me.

Joe bolts up from the couch, the glow from the TV illuminating his messy hair.

“Rocky?” He slaps a hand to his chest. “Fucking hell. What’s?—”

I don’t answer him.

I cut across the main room and start down the hall.

“What’s going on?” I hear Joe scramble to his feet. “What are you?—”

I ignore him.

And I don’t pause when I reach Kendra’s door.

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