Chapter 43

• GWEN POV
• I sat on the floor for a long time. My heart was beating so fast. Finally, I crawled to the window. I moved the curtain just a tiny bit to peek outside. The porch was empty. Nolan was gone.
• I stood up, but my legs felt like jelly. I walked through the house slowly. I checked the front door—locked. I checked the kitchen window—locked. Nolan had never been a violent man. My friend April never said he was dangerous. But after the way he yelled today, I didn't want to take any chances.