Chapter 16Riley’s hands were shaking as he walked in the dark. Every shadow moved, and every sound had an ominous ring to it. Despite everything he’d been through, he’d never believed he’d go insane. f****d up, yes. Neurotic, sure. Living a bit too much in romance novels rather than taking part in real life, hardly…or maybe, but it was a healthy obsession, right?
Had he read one paranormal story too many? He must have or his mind wouldn’t have placed him in a world where panthers lived in houses. It was a psychosis. Had to be.
When he heard footsteps behind him, he whirled around. He searched his pockets, fisted his keys as a weapon, and almost groaned as he realized he’d left his phone at Gabe’s. s**t, he needed his phone. To call the police about an imminent attack if nothing else.
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