Aspen
Not looking back at my old childhood friend, I slammed the car door. I had already told her to stay where she was, but I mumbled the words again to myself like she could hear.
“Stay in the car.” I shook my head, and dark tendrils of hair fell into my eyes. I didn't move them away. I didn't need to see to actually see what I needed to. At least I didn't think I did. I had never tried anything like this before so I was working on my gut instinct alone.
“Please stay in the car Rhian. Where it is safe.” where you will not be frightened about what I have to do. I added silently. I didn't want her to see what had to happen because it would frighten her. I needed Rhian, I needed a friend, and I didn't want her to look at me with fear in her eyes.
Ducking under the police tape, I
