A strangled cry leaves my throat and my chest feels like it’s going to explode. I can’t fucking breathe.
They destroyedeverything.
A sob racks my entire body. My hands come up and tug desperately at my hair until I feel the burn of pain on my scalp.
This is all my fault.
I knew we were leaving that house behind, but I thought we’d have a chance to go back and try and get a few more things. There was so much I didn’t get to take with me.
And now it’s all gone.
Oh god, how am I going to tell my family? How will I tell Mom and Dad that everything they worked so hard for is gone?
My phone lights up again.
Unknown number
We will find you.
You will pay.
Oh god.
It’s not just Dom hounding me anymore. I’d bet money that whoever is texting me right now is a part of the Sorel family. And the Sorel family means fucking business. They won’t just let this slide, especially if they’re smart and know how much I know about them and what goes down on the Southside.
My hands are trembling as I reach down for my phone. I almost expect it to burn my hands as I pick it up, but the metal is cool.
I need to make sure my family is okay.
Screw whatever else is going on. I text Sav first, because I know she’s the most likely person to have her phone on her.
Reyna
is everything okay?
Sav
Yea we’re just getting dinner ready
What’s up?
Mom is asking if everything’s okay with you?
is Dad home from work, yet?
Yea
You’re freaking me out Rey
What’s going on
nothing, Sav
it’s okay
i’ll figure it out
Okay