YVETTE

"Why are you just getting home at this time?" I jumped back in fear as I narrowed my eyes into the dark room. I was tiptoeing into the house. My plan was to avoid meeting Enoch for as long as I could before I determined how Nirelle and Michael had disappeared.

Enoch was by the lamp and switched it on, and light shone on his face. I had delayed my time out even though I had nothing to do. The thought of having to face him was too scary.

"I was out with friends," I lie, hoping he will not press on it. I had to look for Nirelle...