Chapter 41

Jeff

I drove around for a while by myself. I wasn’t ready to see anyone yet—not even Morgyn.

I was close to her house though, turning onto one dirt road after another, probably too fast. Dirt billowed behind the car.

I lost control of the car briefly and came swerving to a stop.

My heart pounded. I took a deep breath.

I was still a few blocks from Morgyn’s house, but I decided to get out of my car and walk.

The dust my tires had kicked up was still settling as I worked my way through the woods and behind the house.

I found them there, at the pond, skipping stones together.

It was getting dark, but they were still clearly visible. It wasn’t as though there was any question who the guy was. His tiny frame gave him away.

They were standing close to each other, taking turns.

One of them threw a stone and then they both leaned toward the pond, listening to sounds only they could hear—as if they shared some kind of secret.

I don’t know how long I stood there, exactly.

Long enough to decide their secret wasn’t safe with me.