Vanessa
He freezes, but I’m sure I see a flash of surprise pass in his eyes. It lasts only a second before his face becomes impassive again.
The more time passes, the darker a shadow seems to cloud his aura. I feel the tension filling all his muscles, and a shiver of terror runs down my spine.
“I…”
The regular tapping of his gun against his thigh cuts short my attempt to explain. He looks like he’s going to explode at any moment. He takes a step back, letting out a very nervous little laugh.
“Michael?”
He doesn’t even look at me. He steps back, turning his back on me, then leaves the library. Disoriented, I frown. I had prepared myself for many things, but not for this! Anxiety pushes me to follow him into the living room.
“What’s going on, Michael? I told you I could fix everything
