Love Me in the Dark

13. Trapped

KREW

Yeah, I’m screwing it up. And so far, I have had no luck in unscrewing it. River was right. I ruined her life.

I couldn’t let her go when that asshole was still at large. I needed to make things right with her. I needed to see the sparkles in her eyes just like the first time I met her. But I was running out of options.

I stayed in my office, working the whole day when finally, maybe there was some good news. The family PI rang me up.

“Any luck?”

“Mr. Witley did this to a young woman back in high school. Unfortunately, that girl died of illness. I think he has unrequited feelings, and Ms. Rouge became his next target. I got an old photo of the girl. They happened to have a resemblance.”

Son of a bitch. I locked my jaw hard not to curse. Now I got it. However they met, it couldn’t be a coincidence. It was well-planned. He must have been stalking River before they went on a date. It was disturbing. Now I got another reason why I should keep River in my home. I saw how she paled, how her lips trembled, how she looked so powerless, and that caused such a strong surge of protectiveness to flood through me.

I steadied myself before I spoke. “Did he appear at River’s apartment?”

“So far, he hasn’t. He went to work every day like nothing’s happened.”

“Then how do we get him caught? I want to stop this, Aeckley.” I scratched my growing stubble. This lunatic had not run out of luck just yet, but he would. I would make sure of that.

“I understand your frustration, Mr. Selik.”

“I don’t think you do. Find something that we could use against him. If you have to take drastic measures, do it. I’m willing to gamble as long as it won’t be traced back to me.”

“I may have a suggestion.” Now I got his attention.

“I’m listening.”

might not

“Just say it.”

Ms.

that asshole. I feel it in my bones that she’s terrified.

me first. This isn’t

it not bad when putting her

public. Like, go out on a date to lure Mr. Witley out.” His idea was appealing, but I couldn’t gamble River’s life. The risk of her getting kidnapped by that psychopath was high. The problem would

such a bad idea. Besides, Mr. Witley may change his feelings once he sees

if you’re not good at your job. I’m sorry if I ask too much. I know this is

inform the authority. This way, we can catch him in the act.” He had a point, but maybe there was another way to

feel unease about the idea,

“Sure, Mr. Selik.”

It was past dinner, and I hadn’t eaten anything. Before I could rise from my seat, my heart jumped up to my throat as the lightning struck the sky, reflecting through the glass window. Darkness, roars of thunder, and

rushed to this office to put me in safety. This time, I was with someone who knew nothing about me, about my fear, and I was taking the risk to keep my

moistened my lips when I started to hyperventilate, but it didn’t help. My mouth went instantly dry. I squeezed my eyes shut to push that image out of my head, fighting not to panic, but the thunder roared unearthly, startling

I opened my eyes, trying to keep my gaze focused on the wall, but strikes reflected from the glass windows again. My fear felt like there was acid eating down through my flesh,

my head. Instantaneously, I was boneless and breathless as

my iris scan, but my legs already gave in. I slid down the chair as my sight started to fade to blackness. I breathed deeply, just like my therapist taught me. Squeezing my eyes shut, I scrambled to my knees, crawled blindly over

gave up, sat on the icy floor, coiled

I was sweat profusely.

No, no, no.

again. Something had vibrated on the top of my desk, diverting my attention to that judder beside my head. It was like a life-saver. With a trembling hand, I searched blindly for

scared like me. I squeezed my shut as I answered the call. After wrestling with my shaking bones, I tried my voice to steady. I didn’t want her to think less of me, that a simple rain and thunder could make me

god,

That was all I got before my voice cracked. A strangled noise rose from my throat before I could

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