Chapter 31: The Transformation

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“What’s wrong, Liana? What’s going on?” I tried to remain patient.

“James is here. I-I don’t know… he i-is at the do-or.”

“Calm down. Take a deep breath,” I tried to calm her and she sucked in a deep breath. “Now, tell me, what’s wrong. Clearly.”

“James is here at my door, knocking and ringing my doorbell. Oh no, wait, he is continuously banging on my door. I told him that I don’t wish to see him but it seems like he will break the door to meet me. And…”

“And…?”

“And he is drunk. His voice sounds like he is drunk. Otherwise, he wouldn’t dare to come here.”

I sighed. Turns out Jordan’s instincts were right as usual.

I glanced at my pack, a bit hesitant as Marcel shot me a glare.

“Did you call the cops?” I asked.

“I did but they didn’t pick up. There was an accident somewhere I saw on the TV so they are busy there, I think.”

“Okay.” I paused to think about the consequences of my absence, but it didn't matter. Liana was in serious trouble. “I am going there. Send me y