Chapter 6

I pulled the door open, and the air behind me felt like it had frozen solid.

Michael probably never thought I'd go this far. His phone started ringing almost instantly.

The caller ID flashed [Mom].

He looked at me, and for the first time, I saw panic and fear in his eyes.

I didn't give him a second to react. I walked straight out into the hallway, letting the late-night air swallow me whole.

The door slammed shut behind me.

Through the door, I could make out Michael's voice, barely holding back his anger. "Charlotte Evans. Are you out of…