Chapter Nineteen
Ever awaited Stroud’s arrival in a sort of daze, too indecisive to do anything in the way of preparation. It was just as well he’d set the pick up time an hour earlier than usual because all Ever felt even half ready to do was flee the apartment and hide out somewhere he could not find her.
Stroud took the initiative, packing the few things Ever would need for the week-end into a bag somewhat larger than usual. He took her arm and guided her to the car, but he did not drive her to his place. He took off in an entirely different direction – out of the city.
Stroud was in a low grade panic, but he didn’t press Ever to speak. He merely played soothing CD’s, while Ever gazed out the window at the changing landscape. He was afraid he knew what was happening but he had to be
