Every so often, an occasional car went past, but she was constantly on the lookout for Julian. She didn't even realise that the bus had stopped until she heard the door open. She was inside in an instant, fumbling for the money to pay the driver. Snatching the ticket, she took the nearest seat. She couldn't believe that Julian hadn't found her.
As the bus began moving, she glanced at the blisters covering her hand and then remembered being bitten. There was no longer any wound when she touched her neck. She quickly made herself believe it had all been a trick.
Looking out through the window as the bus crossed the iron bridge leading into town; Melissa saw the lights from the college. She had lurched forward and was standing by the doors before she knew what she was doing. She didn't unde
