Chapter 118

KRISTEN

"June has been kidnapped."

I stood still, frozen to the spot, scared and confused at the same time.

My heartbeat doubled. For a split second, I could almost picture Mark opening his mouth again to speak and telling me that June—God forbid, because I'd hang myself in the living room—was found dead somewhere.

"Don't worry, she is okay," he added. Seemed he noticed the dead look in my eyes.

I exhaled in relief, my breath coming out in gasps. Surprisingly, Mark was no longer frantic and running around in alarm. I didn't pay much attention to it.

"What the hell do you mean by that? Her safety isn't something to joke about! Where is June?" I asked, rushing to my table and grabbing my keys. Mark was still not moving.

"Kristen, listen to me. Listen carefully." He blocked the door. "I made all that drama to clear the way so I could see you on time."

Keys in hand, an erratically beating heart, and my mind flying in all directions, I stopped at the door and accessed Mark with squinted