{Parris’s POV}
The clicking of my laptop seemed to urge me to work further even though I felt like my spine was about to collapse and my eyes were already watery because of the light and radiation caused by my laptop. But I couldn’t find it in me to stop working, especially with what happened hours ago.
It was past midnight, and I was already sleeping heavily when I received a call…a call from Jeremiah.
“Parris, you have to help me. Please! They’re after me and they won’t stop until they have my head!”
My sleepiness instantly vanished, hearing the fear, anxiety, and panic all laced in her shaking voice. I instantly sat up and opened the lampshade on the nightstand while rubbing my eyes with my other hand.
“Who are you talking about, Jeremiah? Who’re they?”
I immediately stood up and
