Daisy’s POV
‘You think we’re being targeted?’ I ask, my mouth opening in shock.
The hardware store owner shrugs, ‘don’t you find it odd that three stores have had problems in the last couple of weeks? Two being attacked by strangers that no one has ever seen before, and one having plumbing issues from a tap that had nothing wrong with it.’
My heart starts to thump as I stare at him wordlessly, is it true? Are these situations connected?
‘Are you sure?’ I ask, a little desperately.
Felix shrugs, ‘nope’ he replies, ‘I’m just old enough to see things and think that they are suspicious.’
I don’t know what to say, but fear curls around my heart at the old man’s words.
‘Don’t worry lass’ he growls, leaning forward and placing a gnarled hand over my own on the table. ‘I could be wrong, wou
