CHAPTER 9—Package

CHAPTER 9 –Package

Raffi's Point of View

I knocked THREE before I turned the doorknob of the library door where Rock entered earlier. I was thinking about how I would tell him that it was wrong for him to allow daddy to bring a girl here to the mansion. And even though this is Rock's house, I hope my daddy has at least a little respect for mommy who just died.

The library is quite dark because only the light from outside the window gives light to that room. The air conditioner was cold, that's why I held my arm.

I couldn't see where Rock was because my eyes hadn't adjusted to the darkness. When I heard the clearing of Rock's throat from somewhere I felt where he might be located.

When my eyes finally adjusted I just looked straight at Rock. My chest doubled over when I realized he was staring at me.

"Have a seat," Rock's voice was weak but full when he said that.

I immediately sat down in the nearest chair and looked back at him. Even though the lights are not on, I can feel his scary