Endangered

Chapter 24: Game Over

I tossed in a little bonus section in this chapter. Enjoy

Chapter 24...... Game Over

I sat there by the door with my legs up to my chest, tears running down my face as my body shook. I waited for Chris to show up. I heard a knock on the door and I shot up. I was still shaking as I stood up quietly, I placed my body against the door, my breathing was still rapid. I held my breath daring to look the peep hole, I seen an outline of what looked like John

I ducked back down and I placed my back against the door, I did not want to be seen by him right now. The knocks pounded on my back and it was when I heard my name being called that I realized who it was. I looked turned around and looked through the peep hole again. That's when I seen a black haired, brown eyed familiar face

My hands shook as I struggled to unlock the door. I opened the door and within seconds arms wrapped around me bringing me into a tight embrace. It took me a second to realize what was happening but I soon wrapped him into a hug. His warm embrace made me feel better, his sweet sent made me feel calm. I closed my eyes and just felt at peace, he let go of me a while after and looked me in the eyes

"What happened?" He asked

I didn't say any words but all I did was tug his arm to follow me, I went over to shut the door first, I don't want whoever sent me the letter to see in my house. Then I continued to pulled him along as he followed without a word, I brought him into the living room where the note was. I brought him over to where I was sitting, I stopped and I let go of his arm so I could pick up the letter

I read it over once more, making sure that I wasn't dreaming. But to my despair it was real. I handed Chris the letter as my hand shook, he looked at me funny but all I did was just push it towards him more until he took it out of my hand. He grabbed it and slowly started to read it and when he did his eyes widened. He looked back down and read it again

"Who sent this?" He asked

"I don't know, I came home and found it in an envelop, it was unmarked." I said

"You saw no one at the house before you came?"

"No."

"Is there anyone who hates you?" He asked

"Not that I know of." I said

"It may just be a prankster."

"If it is then they must be a very sick one." I said

"Don't worry about it."

"How can I not? I can't take a chance."

"It could be someone who knows about your family."

"Who knows what happened to my. Family."

I paused and looked up at him

"You know about my family?" I asked

"Yes I do." He said

He grabbed my arm but I tore it away and turned my back to him. Tears rolled down my face he knows, he probably thinks I'm a monster

"Aurora?"

"You probably think I'm a monster." I said

"Aurora." He said again

"If you want to just leave."

I didn't hear him say anything for a few seconds, but I heard foot steps and hands being placed on my shoulders

"You are not a monster and I'm not going to leave."

"How long have you known?" I asked just above a whisper