KyleI could already feel it creeping in, that slow, simmering heat building in my body. If I was right, it would hit fully either tonight or by tomorrow. I didn’t want to take any chances, so I decided to go out and buy heat blockers.I’d thought about ordering them online, but ever since the last time when the first pack I ever bought came expired, I swore I’d never risk that again. Better to buy it in person, check it with my own eyes. Besides, the pharmacies around here stocked them, so it wasn’t like I had to go far.I left my room, heading downstairs. The moment I opened the front door, Maddox’s voice stopped me. “Where are you off to?”“I’ll be right back,” I said quickly.“But where?” he pressed, sounding more serious now.I tightened my grip on the doorknob. “Don’t bother,” I muttered, already stepping outside.I could feel his eyes on me, that heavy weight of worry. But Maddox didn’t need to know everything, especially not this.Once I was outside, I started down the road. I
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