Chapter 8 - The Second StormOne week later, Elena returned home.
The mansion looked different.
The staircase looked different.
Everything seemed darker.
Julian had security doubled, but Elena refused to live like a prisoner.
"I won't let Claire own this house from inside my head."
Julian looked at her.
"You don't have to be brave every minute."
"I know."
She touched his hand.
"But I want my life back."
That evening, they sat together in the library.
For the first time in days, Elena smiled.
Then the lights went out.
The mansion fell into darkness.
A security alarm screamed.
Julian stood immediately.
"Stay here."
"No."
"Elena."
"I'm coming with you."
A crash sounded downstairs.
Security rushed toward the foyer.
Julian reached the staircase.
Nothing.
Then his phone vibrated.
Unknown number.
He answered.
A distorted voice whispered:
"You should have left Claire alone."
Julian's expression hardened.
"Who is this?"
The voice laughed.
"You already know."
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The call ended.
Outside the mansion, a black SUV disappeared into the rain.
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