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I meant what I said. If Landon and River truly believe she’s…gone…there’s no point in them hanging around.
No matter if my heart thinks otherwise.
It wouldn’t have worked with them, anyway. They’re too busy. Their work is their life, and they made it very clear that they’re making an exception for me.
They would grow bored. Or I would want too much, just like last time.
I grab my phone and see unread text messages from both of them. I ignore them, unwilling to read whatever they sent.
But when I hear my front door open, I can’t help but feel a tiny bit hopeful.
I didn’t lock it after they left, so maybe they’re coming back to talk.
Talk about what, though?
They still don’t think April is coming back.
Still, I sit up and make my way to the bedroom door, unlocking it.
I make my way to the front room, but they’re not there.
My door is left wide open, the chilly night air blowing in from outside.
What the hell?
“River?” I call out hesitantly. “Landon?”
No response.
A chill runs down my spine.
Their scents are muted, and slowly fading from the wind.
They’re not here.
That’s fine. The door is only a few steps away.
I’m probably overreacting. I’m sure the wind blew it open.
But as I hurry to the front door to shut it, something covers my mouth, while an arm wraps around me and shoves me backwards.
I stumble into a broad chest and gasp in surprise as a chemical smell fills my nose.
I don’t have time to struggle. I can barely form a coherent thought as I slip out of consciousness, darkness invading my senses.
I start to fall, but I don’t register hitting the ground.
They were right, I think.
I surrender to the void.
