Chapter 4

I wouldn’t fall.

I think I said the last word aloud because Barrett was staring at me when I looked up from my plate. I wanted to smile but there was a black shadow just beyond his head.

“What?” he asked.

I heard irritation in his voice.

“There’s something,” I paused, the shadow seemed to grow deeper and then as I was about to say more, it was gone. “Nothing,” I said, trying not to sound worried. “Where is your car?”

“My car?” He arched an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”

“Your car Barrett, the thing you drove here in, where is it?” Even though the shadow was gone, I felt like I couldn’t pull my eyes from where it lingered behind his head.

“I was in an accident,” his answer seemed to come from my mouth instead of his. I realized I started to say it before he finished speaking.

“Barrett, you need to tell me everything.” 3: The Tree

When we left the restaurant Barrett told me to follow him.

“I have to show you the tree,” he answered vaguely when I asked where we were going.