Chapter 12 Shadows Of Danger

• The secret house is far from the bustling city, surrounded by an eerie quietness that sets Kayla on edge. Adrian had been uncharacteristically vague when he brought her here, his jaw tight and his demeanor unchanging. The house is modern but cold, its emptiness echoing her thoughts. She’s doesn't know what to feel. It feels like ---- nothing.
• Clarissa arrives in the late afternoon, they haven't seen each for months now .They embrace tightly, and for a brief moment, Kayla feels a sense of love and security. They settle in the living room, sipping on coffee as Kayla pours out her frustrations about Adrian and her increasingly dangerous life.
• “He’s controlling, Clarissa. Not just that he's really annoying too. I'm sure this things have to do with me but somehow I don't even know anything, can you just imagine"