I finished writing the letter and then left it there on the counter. I turned to the front door and watched. I'd take an envelope to it a little while ago. Now I was just waiting. I got up and walked over to stand in front of it. I wanted to make sure this guy gets this. But I also kept looking over my shoulder to make sure nobody got up and tried to stop me from doing this. I knew what Trent was saying. It was either me or my daughter and when it came to that, I knew what my choice was gonna be. I would forever miss my daughter if this doesn't go my way but in the end I will know that I did everything I could to protect her. But I also knew that I wasn't going down without a fight and if he was intent on taking me down? I was gonna drag him with me. That was for damn sure. I'd been through this crap enough to know what to expect. I'm surprised Trent would even consider trying to pick a fight given my history but I guess I'm the stupid one for doing this. I know that's how everyone was gonna see it. I knew that.
A figure stepped up to the door and grabbed the envelope. I watched the shadow as it opened the envelope. I'd written on the paper for him to meet me in the place where Jason died. Their childhood home. No place like where it all began. I heard him chuckle a little. Given how silent it was in this house and outside, I could hear him clear as day. "See you there." he said before walking away. I sighed and closed my eyes. Somebody please smack some sense into me.
******
SETH'S P.O.V.
My eyes fluttered open and I reached beside me. Nothing. I looked to see if I just wasn't reaching far enough but there was still nothing. Davina was not beside me. She's probably sitting in the living room. No doubt she wasn't able to sleep last night. She was too scared. I couldn't say I blame her. She's been stalked for over a year and nobody ever realized it. Not even me. That's what I felt the worst about. The fact that I didn't protect my wife from all of this. She's been through so much in her life. I just wanted to make it go away.
I got out of bed and walked out to the kitchen. I grabbed a cup of coffee and then sat down at the island. There was a piece of paper on it. A few of them actually and the first one had my name at the top.
Seth,
I know this feels like dejavu and I'm sorry for that. I will always love you. Never doubt that. I love you so much it hurts. In fact, it hurts just writing this because this could be our last goodbye. Do you remember the night you told me you loved me? It was one of the best days of my life because I felt every word you said to me. The way you looked at me, I'll never forget it. This is the memory I'm holding onto. The first day of the rest of our lives.
The truth is, there's only one way to protect our daughter. Trent's message was clear. He was going to kill Gracie and I can't let that happen so I'm giving him the next best thing. Gracie will be okay. She has you. The best dad in the world. I know you'll take the best care of her. I have no doubt about that. I know this isn't what we talked about. I sat up all night wondering how we can stop this. But this isn't about us. It's about me. I'm the only one that can stop this. Always remember that I love you with all my heart but now I sacrifice for our little girl and for you. I love you always. Forever. For eternity. Xoxo. Goodbye.
-Davina
I dropped my cup of coffee. Not again. Please, not again. She can't be serious. She can't do this to Gracie. She can't leave my daughter without a mother. I can't let it happen. But where is she? My heart was aching at just the mere thought of what this guy is gonna put her through. What he would do to her.
I ran as fast as I could to the guest room before barging in. Jordan and Roman sat straight up spooked by me entrance. "What the hell?" Jordan asked.
"I'm sorry. But Roman, we gotta go. Now." I said.
"What's going on? Is it Davina?" Jordan asked.
