A ringing burst in my pocket. I was jerked awake by the sound. Another moment, and I realized it was my phone.
I pulled the phone from my pocket, revealing the time to be one in the morning and Malcolm was calling.
Sitting in an upright position, I answered.
“Malcolm?”
“Adira!” He exclaimed. “Are you safe?”
I looked around at my surroundings. “Yeah, I’m safe.”
“Oh, thank all that is holy. I found your car. I was worried. I’m with Granny.”
My heart pounded. “Is she okay?”
“Yeah, she’s perfectly fine. Already complaining, I’m holding her against her will. But your house-it’s been attacked.”
“I know”
“I’ll come get you. Where are you? You’re not showing up.”
“I’ll meet you.”
“Are you in a safe place for the night?”
“Yes.”
“Then let’s keep you that way. I’ll take ca
