Chapter 4

There was a loud bang in my head, like something just blew up inside. Time seemed to stretch on forever, and all the sounds around me faded away, leaving only my own heavy breathing and the pounding of my heart.

I've seen this wood chip.

Just yesterday...

Suddenly, memories crashed through me, yesterday's scenes flooding my mind, so clear it almost hurt, every detail rough around the edges.

Cameron's studio always smelled like turpentine and paint. Afternoon sunlight poured through the huge windows, catching the dust floating in the air. I leaned against him, watching as he put the final…