Chapter 19

All my breaths were screaming except for the crisp cries of the running dry leaves. But, in my mind, the question kept coming back as to whether he had forgiven me for my below-the-belt comment.

"We're here," Ruther said when the car stopped in the driveway. He freed himself from the seatbelt and got out of the car.

I also quickly unbuckled my seatbelt and headed out immediately. I didn't want to know if he was planning to open the door for me or not, I preceded him before he even turned to me.

I ran up the stairs that lead me to the main door of the...