Arletta Jessica McDowell POV

Gwen and I had arrived at our favorite pizza joint. We had eaten a lot of food and were now chatting. All of a sudden, I heard a familiar sound, not to mention my sling bag shaking.

"Wait a minute, Gwen." I said to my best friend, then opened the bag.

I picked up my phone and saw Ben's name appear on the screen. What was wrong, huh?

Me: "Hello, Ben?"

Ben rarely called. If he did that then there must be something very important.

Benedict Jordan McDowell: "Sissy, where are you?"

I could hear Dex barking behind Ben. I wondered what my only brother had...