24. Death in the family.

SOON YOU SHALL WALLOW IN YOUR OWN GRAVE MOTHER'S FAVORITE.

I place a hand on my chest and try to control my breathing, was mom alright? Who was sending these texts and why? Try to stay calm Emily.

Giovanni rushed to my side "Emily what's wrong?' I point at my phone and he takes it.

He reads it his expression dangerously calm, like he was about to do something off the hook.

"Do they know I'm here? Are we safe?" I ask him drawing nearer to him, trying to stay calm.

He holds me and gently uses his hands to caress my shoulders "No one knows you're here.

"What about my mom? I've been trying to reach her but her number is going through. I'm worried Giovanni" I say, my voice breaking at the end. What if something happened to mother? The thought alone left me shivering.

Roselyn walks in "Is everything alright dear?" She asks, a worried look on her kindly face. I didn't want her to know about the texts. I try to smile but I was too anxious and restless, Giovanni's hold on me was what preve