Chapter 256

I couldn't help but think, "Brandon and Xander?" "The boss?" "Howell?" In an instant, a dozen thoughts flashed through my mind. I had my suspicions about them before. I had even tried to test them out separately, but both denied any connection. Now, seeing them together, I couldn't wait to see how they would explain this. "Brandon!" I called out. Both Brandon and Xander stopped and turned to look in my direction. I was crouched beside the fish pond, so it seemed like they didn't spot me immediately. Xander nudged Brandon. "Who's calling you? That voice sounded like…" But he didn't finish his sentence. Brandon had already started striding over. "This place is dangerous," he said, reaching out to me. I thought he was going to pull me up, so I extended my hand. But, to my surprise, his arm wrapped around me. I felt my body lift off the ground as he carried me away from the fish pond. "Aren't you supposed to be having lunch? What are you doing over here?" Brandon asked as he se