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“Just wait and see. I’m going to let you go, close up shop early, and get your room ready. I knew my place above the shop would come in handy.”
He sounded so smug I couldn’t help but laugh.
“Someday, I’ll finally accept that you’re always right, Felix. See you soon.”
The phone call ended, and I flopped back on my bed. I was a mess, and I knew it.
I drank way too much yesterday and I needed a good shower. I also had nothing packed.
My chest was tight at the thought of leaving. Lockwood was only an hour away, but it felt like I’d have less of a chance to meet Tori when I went.
Then again, would it change anything?
I knew the answer was no.
With a sigh, I forced myself to get up, grab fresh clothes, and head for the shower. The only issue was the moment that I closed my eyes and leaned my head back, the warm water cascading over me, all I could picture was her sweet smile, those gorgeous green eyes, and the scent of grapefruit and champagne.
My body lit up at just the memory of her. For the first time, I locked it down, shoving those thoughts away and focusing instead on Felix.
He’d always been the calm to my storm, the reason and logic to my spontaneity. We were a good duo. It would be nice to share a place with him again.
There were plenty of boxes left behind when Felix moved out, and I insisted he took most of the furniture with him since he bought it. That meant all I had to do was pack my personal things and leave.
By the time I loaded my meager possessions into the boxes, I was ready to go. Whatever I left behind could stay. They could have my security deposit as long as I could get the hell out of this town.
At least for a little while.
I knew I’d be coming back.
I’d walk to the end of the Earth for my omega, and I just prayed that one day she’d give me a chance.
Chapter
Three
Tori
My heart stopped when something crashed nearby. The apartment complex wasn’t huge, but I’d always felt safer surrounded by people.
I sat up in bed and strained to listen. It only took a few breaths before another loud noise crashed outside my window. Biting back a scream, I tucked myself into the space between my bed and the wall, obscuring myself from view.
Panic started to rise, clawing its way up my chest.Fuck, this can’t be happening again.I leaned up long enough to snatch my phone and call my brother.
“Hello?” Micah’s voice was clouded with sleep.
“Micah, I think somebody’s breaking in.”
“Shit, Tori,” I could already hear Micah moving something, something crashing in the background before he muffled the phone. Whispered voices came through before he was back. “Riven and I are on the way. Call the cops, Tori.”
“Okay,” I whispered. He continued talking, but at this point, my voice was lost. My panic was so bad that I could barelysuck in a breath, and my head was swimming. Something was scratching outside the window still and I prayed the safety locks held strong.
Eventually, I dropped the phone next to me, covering my head with my hands and trying to breathe through the panic attack. Every single sound outside had me tensing further and the panic swelling from a small burst to a full-on storm.
It felt like hours were passing but I couldn’t move.
“Please hurry, Micah,” I muttered to myself as a sob escaped.
A loud banging on the door had a scream tearing from my throat.
