جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 162

Nina’s POVThe phone screen turned dark, but the phantom echo of Xavier’s laughter still buzzed against my eardrum. My heart hammered violently against my ribs. I had twenty four hours to find him or be forced to do what he wanted me to do. But I wasn't sure it would be enough. I couldn't give all what laim worked for to a monster and I sure as hell was not stepping down without a fight. Frida went paler and her eyes went wider, and she shook my shoulder gently. “Nina, I don't want you being scared.”“We can call the authorities and get a tactical team to…”“No,” I interrupted. “That's what he want and I'm not giving it to him.”“Nina,” she called like she was warning me of the worst danger possible. “Calling the police is the safest way we handle this. They know what to do.”I shook my head refusing the idea. “Frida, we can't .”She looked me in the eye and shook my shoulder fiercely like it would change anything. “Nina. Don't know even do what I think you're about to do.”“I'm so