He brought out a phone and dialed a number. The room went quiet, with only my sobs breaking the silence.

The phone rang a few times before someone picked up.

The call was on speaker, and I finally heard his voice. It felt like I hadn’t spoken to him in ages.

I was a crying mess.

The urgency in his voice made it clear how scared he was. My disappearance must have caused him and Derick so much worry.

We couldn’t talk for long, as the insane man ended the call. Judging by his words to Liam, they had a history together. I

tried to understand some of the things...