(Emily’s POV)
It was just a few minutes after Millie left. I went and sat on the couch, watching TV. The thought of being alone and X taking me scared me more than I could say. But I’m safe here, I told myself, trying to convince myself more than anything.
I decided to get up and find a book to read. We had a small bookshelf in the corner of the living room, next to the TV. There was also a fake potted plant beside the bookshelf.
I picked through the books and grabbed a thriller called Hidden Truths. It was a mafia romance/thriller. I hadn’t read it yet, but it looked interesting to me. I picked it up and walked upstairs to my room before closing the door and sitting on my bed to read it.
I was never much of a bookworm, but once in a while, I’d pick up a book and read it. However, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was being watched. I tried to read, hoping it would ease my mind, but it only helped so much. I didn’t know if it was my nerves or the conversation I’d had with Millie.
It felt quiet. Too quiet…
My breath hitched as a cold draft blew through the window. It was a cold, windy day, so that was to be expected. But I don’t know… Something about the wind and the silence really got to me.
Maybe Millie should have stayed home…
(Meanwhile, outside)
X was lurking around outside.
“Ah, so she’s suspicious of me already,” he said with a dark chuckle.
He started putting up several security cameras around the outside of the house. They were all well-hidden and scattered throughout the property.
His plan was simple. Since Millie was Audrey’s closest friend, other than Tristan, he was going to make it seem like it was Audrey’s fault once Emily went missing.
All this just so he could get her alone…
But how was he supposed to get inside?
He circled the house about three times. Nothing. No open windows or anything. He knew he couldn’t stay there much longer without making the neighbors suspicious.
“Dammit,” he mumbled.
“Millie is smarter than I thought. I guess I’ll come back later with some tools to be extra prepared. Then my plan will be put into action.”
“Guess Sergeant Audrey Lowe taught her employees well…”
Wait… Maybe he didn’t have to wait.
He ducked behind some bushes, pulled out his phone, and started texting someone.
Eric looked down as his phone chimed with a message from X.
Eric was working for X?! And Audrey had agreed to stay with him!
Uh-oh. That was not good…