Act 19: Clarissa's Warning

As soon as they pull up outside her apartment building, Devyn’s heart beats wildly. The last time she was here, she had a gun to her throat. Kieran sees her pale and turns towards her, “If you’re uncomfortable with coming back here, we can leave, love.” He says and takes her hand in his, but she shakes her head. “This is my home. If I don’t face my demons now, I never will.” She says and notices the gleam in Kieran’s eyes.

“That’s my girl,” he remarks with a smile before getting out and opening the door for her. “I won’t go in with you, Clarissa would have an aneurysm.” He says before giving her a kiss on her cheek and getting back into his car. Giving her one last smile and wink, he drives off in that extremely flashy car of his.

Devyn braces herself, takes a deep breath and enters her apartment building. She knew Clarissa was bouncing off the walls with curiosity already and would wan