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Lauren
I needed to be far, far away from Rye. As far as I could be. Even farther than Thailand. Another planet might be a good choice, if possible. But I might as well have had an electronic bracelet fastened to my ankle. I got as far as the border with New Hampshire, found a grubby little Motel Six, and locked myself in.
I figured I was ninety percent safe from any potential pursuers. I'd changed rental cars several times just in case, but I didn't expect anyone to come after me. No one saw me leave the B&B. I never even said goodbye to Elijah and Annabelle.
I knew exactly where they’d been staked out, waiting in the car next to mine for me to finish my search of Christopher McAllister's study. The plan was for them to wait there until I finished, or until I texted them for help. I
