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“Where do you live?” she grumbled.

“Down a floor.” I gestured with my finger in the direction.

“Of course you do,” she groused.

I didn’t know what that was supposed to mean, but I didn’t question it and instead remained silent as I led the way to my apartment.

Once there, I put my thumb on the handle and pushed the door open wide.

There was a long pause as I waited for her to say what she had to say, but nothing was ever said.

“Delphine?” I asked.

There was no answer.

I sighed.

Had she even come out of the stairwell?

I tried to remember if I could hear any extra noise, but Rooster was panting so hard that it was making it hard to hear much of anything besides that.

I went inside and closed the door, being sure to dead bolt it.

I then cursed myself for my blindness.

Had I been able to see, tonight would have been completely different.

Right?

My phone dinged, and I pulled it out of my pocket as I took Rooster’s leash off.

“Siri, read my messages.”

Mom:

Are you home?

Mom:

Text me when you’re back. I’m not nearly as worried now that I know Garrett was there.

Mom:

I just love Garrett. He’s so cute.

Mom:

Do you think that we can come down to see you maybe in a few months over Easter? I want to see Garrett again.

Mom:

Okay, I’ll stop now.

Garrett:

Did Delphine get you back safe and sound?

“Reply?” Siri asked.