Chapter 22

The police arrive, search the house thoroughly, and find no one inside. Relieved, we thank them, and they leave. I’m still feeling anxious.

‘Maybe Mason and Nolan can stay the night if they’re free.’ I ask, turning to them. They nod and smile.

‘Do we get pizza and a movie too?’ Nolan asks, and we laugh and nod.

‘Of course.’ I smile. Ace orders pizzas while Hailey and I make drinks in the kitchen. Hailey can sense I’m anxious. She tries to take my mind off the note.

‘How’s the wedding planning going?’

‘Great. We have organised so much already. We’ll be getting married sooner rather than later, at this rate.’ I smile.

‘Awesome! Have you chosen a location?’

‘Yep. We’ve decided to have the ceremony here under the massive willow tree outside. And the reception in the grand hall.’

‘That’s perfect Zurielle! I’m so jealous. I wish I could get married in a beautiful place like this. Give me all the details.’ I tell her all the details, and Nolan comes into the kitchen.

‘I just checked the surv