Chapter 105

Randy did not let go of me.

His hands stayed firm on my shoulders, like if he loosened his grip even a little, I might disappear into the forest or the moonlight or whatever dark thing had just touched me.

“Say it again,” he said quietly. “Tell me exactly what you felt.”

I swallowed. My throat felt dry, like I had been screaming for hours even though I hadn’t made a sound.

“It wasn’t a vision,” I said slowly. “It was… awareness. Like something noticed me ...