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J.L. Beck

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b0302963324has quoted2 years ago
“You aren’t?” He looks back at me. I can’t read his expression.

“I’m not. Will you tell her?”

“I will.” I don’t know if he’s regretful or not, but he doesn’t look pleased to close the door and leave me alone again.

As soon as he’s gone, I peel off the crusty, bloodstained clothes and wash away any remaining blood in the sink. Once I’m done, I turn on the phone and wait for it to power up. Quinton must be losing it by now if Lucas went so far as to let me have my phone. I can imagine the way he must have raged to get Lucas to allow this.

He answers so fast I don’t even hear the ringing sound to signify the call connected. “What the fuck were you thinking? Doing this?” Even with him sounding like he’s ready to commit murder himself, his voice calms and centers me.

Instead of shouting or pleading, my voice is smooth. “I did
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