** Candice **

I only stop when the house is in full view. I ran like hell the entire way and have pause to catch my breath. I feel so out of control even though I'm doing everything I can to get to the house. The pull to keep moving is impossibly stronger and my headache is beginning to turn my stomach into knots. It's clear that the longer I wait, the more severe everything becomes.

I manage to look around, hoping like hell no one can see me because I feel like I'm ...