Chapter 48: The Club

Rory wrapped Jared in a hug. “What are you doing here?” She glanced around outside.

“Don’t worry, I’m alone,” he said.

“Come in.” She closed the door behind me. “How did you find me?”

“I followed Micah’s mom,” he said. “I didn’t know what else to do, I was worried about you.”

“I’m okay,” she said. “I’m more than okay. I’m the one who was worried about you. Jared, Rachel’s crazy. And then I saw you on TV with her and I was worried she would hurt you. Not only did she make up the whole kidnapping story, but she wants me dead.”

“What are you talking about?” he asked.

“I don’t even know where to begin,” she said. “You’re probably not going to believe me, but I swear it’s all real. There’s a whole underground hidden society in New York.” She turned around, headed into the kitchen. “Do you want something to drink? I’ll explain everything, we just need to–”