Chapter 69

Dera gave a sad smile. "He was worried sick, Carlie. He said he knew what you were going through and that he was stupid for leaving you alone." She shrugged, a puzzled look etched on her face. I had no idea what he would have meant, 'knowing what I was going through', but I sensed neither Dera nor Jaxson would have known either. "We've told him you were okay as soon as Adan brought you home. I thought he might have stopped by, you know, to make sure for himself, but..."

But he never showed up.

"And my mom?" God I would never be able to leave the house again if she found out what happened. "What does she know?"