Dentelle by Heather Bowhay

Author:Heather Bowhay [Bowhay, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Teen Paranormal
Amazon: B00ECJ68OW
Goodreads: 18300776
Publisher: Heather Bowhay
Published: 2013-08-04T06:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13 – THE PHONE CALL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

The next morning, I had a very quiet house all to myself. Ally and Ben, both who’d been scheduled opening shifts at their respective jobs, weren’t due home until the afternoon. I showered, cleaned up my neglected room, and then ate a bowl of oatmeal – all in silence. I wasn’t in the mood for music, and I certainly didn’t want to listen to the local news. I already knew more details about the top story than the reporters did. More importantly, I didn’t want to be discouraged by the “experts.” They’d be reiterating how the first 48 hours after a child’s disappearance are the most crucial, and after that the chances of the child’s safe return are greatly diminished. I was already well aware that the 72 hour mark was fast approaching.

Rinsing my bowl in the sink, I noticed the green dishwasher light flashing “clean.” Over the last few days, Ally had graciously taken over all the household chores. Feeling grateful and guilty, I decided it was time to step up and help out. As I emptied the dishwasher, my cell phone rang, and I pounced on it as two opposing emotions, hope and fear, collided, wreaking havoc on my psyche.

I looked at the incoming number. That’s odd. Instead of displaying a phone number, my phone showed the message “restricted call.” I frowned and answered breathlessly. “Hello?”

“Hello, Lexi.” There was a long pause. “Have you missed me?”

The blood in my veins turned to ice and my body went slack. The plate slid from my hand and shattered into pieces all over the floor.

“Have I rendered you speechless?” The voice at the other end was deep and cheerful. “You don’t know how invigorating that is – knowing I still have such an effect over you. I feel the same way, you know? I long for your touch. Your Essence. I’m telling you, we were meant to be together.”

Completely off balance, I wavered and gripped the countertop. Jumping quickly sideways, I narrowly avoided stepping on a chunk of glass. Dread shook me to my very core. I knew that voice; I could never forget that voice. Not even if I tried. That voice belonged to the monster in my nightmares – Kieran.

“Come on, Lexi, can’t you think of something nice to say to an old friend? Or enemy, I suppose.” He chuckled. “I mean we do have quite a history together.”

Still, I couldn’t find my voice, and a long silence ensued.

“I’m waiting.” He tried to keep his voice calm, but I detected a hint of irritation.

“Wh-where are you? H-how did you g-get this n-number?” I stuttered.

“That’s more like it. Not great. But better.” He laughed. “Don’t go worrying yourself about nothing. I’m nowhere near Bellingham. And how I got your number is of no importance. What does matter is that I want to see you. And rather than me marching in there and causing a scene, I thought this time you could come to me.

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