RUBBY

I lay awake throughout the night, staring at the ceiling. I knew already that danger was imminent, but what could I do if not wait?

Whoever it was took a perfect shot, yet I couldn't shake off the feeling that Alex had something to do with it.

Minutes later, I stared at my phone, my hands trembling slightly as I watched it ring. It was Alex.

I hesitated at first, I wasn’t sure I wanted to hear his voice, not when I already knew what he was going to say. But still, I picked ...