Kael Dreaven
I was just coming back to the house after leaving the room to Kain, who seemed to be sound asleep when I left. I needed air. Space. And more than anything, I needed to map out the neighborhood in my head: the layout, the exits, the back alleys. I couldn't afford another repeat of what happened last time. Not with him here.
I took longer than I meant to because I ended up stopping at that tiny corner store down the street, the one with the flickering sign and shelves stacked too tight to grab snacks I really hope Brian will like.
By the time I got back to the house, I pushed the door open but I soon froze when I saw Audrey was at the hallway door. His fist pounded relentlessly, again and again on the door as he called out, "Kain! Kain, open up! Please..!"
My heart stuttered, then slammed into a sprint as I dropped the bag in my hand and rushed to the room.
"What is it?" I barked, trying to keep my voice from shaking. "Is he in there? Why isn't he answering?"
