#Chapter35

Marathon (3/3)

I rise from the bed as someone knocks on the door. I get up, having locked the door to my room last night so Elijah can't enter.

Ara - Who is it? - I ask before opening the door.

Brenda - It's me, Brenda. - I open the door.

Ara - Come in. - I step aside to let her in and walk over to my bed. - What's going on, Brenda?

Brenda - The master wants to see you.

Ara - For what?

Brenda - I don't know. What happened last night?

Ara - I'll tell you, but don't say anything to anyone.

Brenda - You...