These Deadly Words by Nichole Heydenburg

Author:Nichole Heydenburg [Heydenburg, Nichole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-04-24T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21: Camille

Camille’s guests each checked on Noah to make sure he was okay. They surrounded him with comfort, love, and reassurances that everything would be fine. Noah seemed shaken, but he didn’t remember what had happened. Probably for the best, Camille thought.

Ava sat on the rug in the middle of the room, cradling Noah’s head on her lap. He was still lying on the floor, trying to get his bearings. He seemed confused about the situation, while Ava muttered to him over and over that he would be okay. Leah and Vincent stood protectively near them and kept darting looks at Camille as if she were a rabid dog bracing for an attack. What did they think was going to happen?

They couldn’t have figured out her secret yet, but clearly, they knew something was off. Without learning more, they couldn’t piece together the truth, though. They didn’t know enough. Camille debated if she should let them sweat a little longer, or if she should give them a hint about what had really happened. Which plan would have more of an effect? And which choice would be more fun for her? Decisions, decisions…

Ava looked up at her from her position on the floor, bent over Noah. Tears had finally stopped falling from her eyes, and she appeared to be pulling herself together at last. Her eyes were red and bloodshot from crying; streaks of mascara marred her tanned cheeks. Seeing Noah almost die must have shaken her up. It was a fresh change to see the selfish girl show some emotion. Good. Now maybe they would all listen to her.

“How did you save him?” Ava asked in a soft voice, as if she was timid—the complete opposite of how she normally acted. She sniffled and wiped her nose with the back of her hand.

Camille shook her head firmly. “I already said I can’t tell you that. Please don’t ask me again, or you’ll regret it.”

Ava’s eyes widened, and she nodded, diverting her gaze from Camille and back to Noah.

“Why?” Leah asked, turning to Camille with a fierce look in her eyes.

“Why what?” Camille tilted her head to the side.

“Why did you save him?” Leah asked.

Camille chuckled and stroked Brody’s soft fur lovingly. “Why wouldn’t I? I wasn’t about to let someone die in my home. What would I have done with the body?”

Leah and Ava both gasped. It probably wasn’t the answer they wanted to hear, but it was the truth.

“He doesn’t have any allergies, and he’s never had any major health issues. He rarely gets sick. I don’t think he’s even had a cold since I met him. So, I’m still confused about what happened. I need to know so it doesn’t happen again. We’re too far away from a hospital to get help if something else happens,” Ava said, begging for answers.

“That’s true. I think the nearest hospital is fifty miles away. You could never make it there in time if something else were to happen,” Camille said, continuing to stroke Brody, who sighed happily at the extra attention.

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