Chapter 96

MELISSA'S POV 'Where are you, Lisa?" There was actually an edge to Daniel's voice whenever he was tense, irritated or at the moment, pissed. Stuttering was my thing whenever I was tense, irritated or scared, 'I uhm, I came to the house to pick up some of Ken's stuff" I stumbled on my words not even aware of why I was fumbling. I was allowed to go to my house, wasn't I? Daniel didn't seem pleased with my response, 'You could have just waited for me, Lisa. I told you I wouldn't be long" he replied hesitantly. I sighed slightly, he had told me he wouldn't be long, that was true but it was also a quick trip and I could handle it by myself. 'What if Ken shows up? You didn't think of that possibility before you waltzed up there by yourself?!" His voice had gone an octave higher and mine went a few notes lower. 'I actually did think about it" 'No, I don't think you did. Why would you put yourself at such risk, Melissa?" 'Risk? What's the risk, Daniel? Ken isn't some monster from a fair