Chapter 77

Mari bit back a groan of annoyance at her own curiosity, stupidity, and insanity. She couldn't fathom why there was even a sliver of belief in what the creep was telling her.

He's talking to you in your head. You can at least hear him out.

"Thanks for the vote of confidence." The creep spouted in her mind.

"Get out of my head or I'll knock myself out and leave you with only the ticking of the watch to give you company."

"Whoa, chill out. We can talk like two ordinary people."

She rolled her eyes. "Yeah, like two ordinary people."

Mari put her ear to the door, listening for the return of the blonde with the deep, delicious voice, and strangely delightful scent.

"You like how he smells, do you?"

Heat rushed over her face. "I told you to get out of my head." Mari turned from the door and took quick steps to the bed. She plopped on the mattress and immediately jumped to her feet.