The Gone Trilogy by Stacy Claflin

Author:Stacy Claflin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stacy Claflin

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LOCKED

Macy heard something shoved against the bedroom door. Chester was locking her in there for the rest of the day. Rebekah had been ordered to return to school not speaking about Macy’s whereabouts. Chester didn’t want anyone to have the impression that he couldn’t control his family. Not when he was working so closely with Jonah and the other prophets.

Macy looked at the window, already knowing that it was nailed shut.

“Don’t make a sound while I’m away. Do you hear me?” Chester called.

“Yes.”

“Good. I’ll be back when I get back. If your mom gets here before me, you’re not to leave the room. Even if she opens the door. Am I understood?”

“Yes.” Macy sat on her bed, listening to the sounds of his footsteps. First, he went up and down the hall and then he went into the living room. She heard the squeak of the wood stove door opening, followed by a sizzling sound. Had he put the fire out with water? The house would freeze without that.

Of course he wouldn’t want her comfortable while being punished. In fact, she was surprised that she was allowed in her room. He probably had something else in mind for when she really acted up.

This was just a warning.

Finally, she heard the front door close. She peeked through the curtain and watched as he walked away. It looked like he was talking to himself. Big surprise. He loved the sound of his own voice.

Even though she was locked in the room, it was a relief to be away from him. She actually would have preferred to go to the school with Rebekah. It had been so nice to talk with Luke, although it didn’t look like that was going to happen again. After Chester’s tantrum, Rebekah would be sure to keep Macy away from all boys.

Maybe Macy could find a way to speak with him when Rebekah wasn’t looking. Surely there would have to be times that could happen. They shared a desk; they would have to speak sometimes.

It seemed like Luke had wanted to say more to her, and Macy intended to find out what. Would he be willing to find a way out of the community? It couldn’t be sealed perfectly tight. If people could escape Alcatraz, then it had to be possible to get out of this place.

Or was she dreaming too big? Was she making too much out of her interaction with Luke? She sat on the bed, going over every detail of their interaction.

Even if she wasn’t able to talk with Luke again, Chester couldn’t stop her from making friends with the girls, could he?

The worst part was that she didn’t know what would set him off. Even Rebekah, who was obviously a dedicated member of the community, hadn’t expected him to be angry about Macy talking with a boy. If she knew the rules and he still caught her off guard, what would throw him into his next rage?

Macy would have to be extremely careful. Sometimes

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