Chapter 29

I walked out of the school building and unto the soccer field. With the green grass and golden sunshine, I welcomed a breathe of fresh air as it soothed my nerves. I was confident that even though may stalker was temporarily pacified, he was still watching me.

I scanned the field and paused when my eyes landed on the man dressed in sweats. I began to approach him, quickening my pace at the sight of tall figures leaving the changing room. As I got closer to the man, a familiar scent engulfed me. I was a few feet away when he turned and I suddenly knew why.

“Uncle Elijah,” I said enthusiastically. I nearly topped him over as I jumped and wrapped my arm around his neck.

“Hey,” he replied hugging me back. “Try not to kill me, I breathe air like every other guy,” he choked out. I immediately released him with a sheepish look on his face.

“What are you doing here,” I asked, the last