Nina
I blinked, momentarily blinded, before my eyes adjusted to the sudden brightness. But Vince was gone. The doorway, just moments ago occupied by his imposing figure, was now empty. Had I imagined the whole thing?
My breath hitched, shaky and uneven. What was going on? Vince showing up unannounced, shrouded in darkness… it was all so strange, so unnerving.
Then, another voice sliced through the silence. It wasn't Vince's voice. This was different, deeper, a voice I didn't recognize. It sent a cold fear through me. "You shouldn't even think about being with anyone else, Nina. Much less that guy from the store."
My hand flew to my mouth, stifling a gasp. The voice sent chills… cold chills through me. This was different, deeper, a voice I didn't recognize. My eyes darted arou
