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Chapter 16 - Thea’s Plans

Thea reached her bedroom, pushed the door open, and stepped inside. She shut it quickly, then leaned against the door. Her hands were shaking badly.

She squeezed her eyes shut for a second, trying to steady herself, but it didn't help. She looked down at her hands and clenched them into fists. That helped for a few seconds, but it started shaking again. Her chest felt tight.

Thea pushed herself off the door and kicked off her heels. She reached for her phone in her clutch purse. Her fingers fumbled with the clasp, but she managed to open it.

Her fingers moved fast as she dialed a number. The phone rang once. Twice. Three times. No answer. On the fourth ring, just when it didn't go through and she was about to pull it away, the call connected.

"What?" Durian's voice came through, low and annoyed.

Thea walked away from the door. She threw her purse onto the bed. It landed on the sheet and slid off onto the floor.

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