Petal

Ethan’s P.O.V

Coming out of the car, I took Junia’s hands in mine, squeezing it gently. I glanced over to her and watched as she pressed the phone to her ear, fear glinting in her eyes.

“Voicemail again!” Her voice was laced with frustration.

“I am sure that she is fine. Maybe she lost contact because I can’t think of a possible reason concerning why she isn't answering her phone” I said to Junia who nodded, staring at the address written on a paper.

She read. “The house address reads 123 Alpine Way…..” Her words trailed as she stared into the woods.

My brows furrowed in confusion. Was she living in the woods?

Junia gulped. “Maybe her house is just around this place. Look, there is a house over there and look at that garden for lovers. That must be where Briella and Scott lives” Junia smiled in a way that caused me to be awash with relief.

I hung my hand over her shoulder while she leaned by her side.

“I just worried for nothing. It is all because of Nicholas Hawthorne…..” She