Chapter 28
Madeline turned on all the lights in the room and slammed the window shut. The room warmed up instantly. Too warm. She heard the click of the door lock. She charged toward the door and opened it. She could run and escape the hotel. Be seen in public. Then there would be nothing he could do to her.
But she was not a coward. She refused to run. He wouldn’t appear for no reason. What was it he wanted?
Madeline re-entered her room and closed the door.
"I know you’re here. Come out. Tell me what you want. Don't be a coward."
Nothing happened.
"I know you’re here. I can sense you. You know that, right? Whatever you’re waiting for in here is not going to happen because I’m leaving now."
Nothing.
"Chicken," Madeline mumbled and went to the bathroom. She filled the sink with wate
