Oh, Derrick.

I wait in my room for news, but it’s been hours and I haven’t heard from Seth. I am panicking and I can’t stop crying. What if Derrick isn’t, okay? What if being my friend and trying to help me figure all of this out, got him hurt? What if Derrick dies? I would never forgive myself.

I had to tell someone. Living with this secret alone was killing me. The agency says they have people watching me, but why did I get taken last night if that is the case? How did they not notice? This doesn’t make sense! The only lead we have now is the one Derrick came up with.

Anger starts to fill me, and I reach for my phone, dialing Bert’s number. He answers almost immediately, “Audrey, are you ok?” he asks.

I can't help it as my voice cracks, and I begin to cry harder; this has become normal for me in the last 48 hours. I never used to cry but now it seems to be all I can do. I want to be angry but sadness fills me instead.

“I was abducted by the blackmailer last night. I need to talk to Mr. Moxin.