MEETING JACKSON

HAZEL

I wake up to my cellphone buzzing off the charts. My eyebrows knot as I look at the brightly lit screen in the dark room.

I glance over to find Ramon fast asleep by my side. His arm is draped over my body, as if he's trying to protect me from my nightmares. I reach for my phone and answer the unknown number.

"Hello?" I croak tiredly. The last thing I want to do is wake Ramon's beast. It seems as though his cruelty gets worse after midnight.

"Ah, Luna, I'm glad you answered." An eerie voice calls into the phone, making me to knot my eyebrows.

"Who is this?" I ask, suddenly more awake. I have no idea who could be on the other end of the line.

There's an eerie laugh. "I'm a very old friend of Ramon's, but there is no need for an introduction. I need you to send a message to my dear old friend." I take in a deep breath and knot my eyebrows.

"A message?" I repeat. I don't understand, why can't this person say it themselves.

"Yes, my sweet adolescent. A message. Tell Ramon that it's ti