Shapeshift Romance

Shapeshift Romance: Ch. 18: I Get a Unwanted Wake Up Call

oh guys btw, it's been about a week since she was kidnapped by the Tigers and the whole recuse mission kk

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I sit up quickly gasping for air. I pant heavily looking around my room making no one was in here. I sigh in relief.

It was just a dream, Alice. A silly, stupid dream.

I get out of bed and open the window. I lean on my windowsill breathing in the summer night air. I stay there for a couple minutes, calming down from my dream.

"It's just a dream," I whisper to myself. A light breeze glides across my face.

My phone on my nightstand decides to light up at that moment, telling me I got a text. I furrow my eyebrows in confusion.

Who's texting me at one in the morning?

I grab my phone anyway, squinting at the bright light it is emitting.

"What the..." I check the screen again just to be sure I am reading this correctly.

Remember, you have four days left.

"No... no, no, no..." I cover my hand over my mouth to keep from screaming out loud. My phone slips from my hand. Tears gather in my eyes and I let them fall freely.

I thought they would've given up on this goddamn plan after Nathan and the others saved me from that place. I have no use for them if I'm out of their reach. Unless Cal really did what he promised...

But I would've noticed if he did, right? I was awake the whole time I was their hostage, I think. Or did I actually fall asleep? My brain hurts from trying remember about it.

I shake my head. There can't possibly be four days left. I was told I had more time. Something must've happened and I'm... I'm needed.

I wipe my tears away and push down my sobs. I won't be weak. I grab my phone off the floor and look at the screen once more.

Where?

I text back to the blocked number. I stare at the screen waiting for a response.

So, you'll participate? Good girl. Oh, and we'll be at 214 Northbrick Lane. We expect your arrival soon.

I am already pulling on some jeans and Nathan's old hoodie. I barely smile as I pull it on. Wearing this won't make what I'm about to do any easier, but I need some comfort before it happens.

It looks like I'm headed to 214 Northbrick Lane to finish up some business.

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I step soundlessly into the building I was directed to go to. I can't see anyone when I look around main entrance. Is there even anyone here?

"Ah, Alice, dear. We've been waiting for you."

My body suddenly freezes when I hear that voice. I wrap my borrowed hoodie around me tighter.

"Cal. I didn't expect to see you so soon. You should've called if you wanted to see me so bad," I respond sarcastically as he steps into viewing distance. He chuckles quietly.

"You're funny. I like that about you," He walks around me, and I try my best not to flinch at his gaze, "And you're so pretty. Nathan got himself a keeper."

My heart yearns when he says Nathan's name. I wish he can be here with me, but that's not possible.

"Are you ready?" Calmly, he puts his hand gently on my cheek. I only continue to glare at him.