Afterlife - Stephanie Hudson Page 0,273

phone so she rang the club.” I said rolling my eyes and shaking my head trying to make out it was nothing.

“Was anything wrong...?” She asked, eyes full of concern for me, which made it all the harder to lie but for Libby I would have to put on the best show on my life!

“Oh, it's just my Gran back home, she slipped on the ice and broke her foot and I need to ring her to see how she is...my mum is worried.” I said watching her face buy my story.

“Aww, that's a shame, well I hope she is ok...do you want to call from the phone at the...” I cut her off a bit quicker than I should but still kept my voice steady.

“It's ok I will wait until tomorrow, she’s in the hospital at the moment and my parents will be driving down there...but thank you.” I smiled at her, adding reassurance to my unsuspecting lie.

“It's ok, not a problem.” She smiled back but now I had to ask something I wasn't sure she would fall for.

“Sophia would it be all right if I use the rest room?”

“Yes of course you don't need to ask.” And she motioned for me to go back to Draven's room, which I had a feeling she would so I played my next card praying for an Ace.

“I know this is going to sound a bit wimpy but could I just pop downstairs to use that one...after the last night...you know my dream, well I have really felt uncomfortable in there.”

“I understand that it would affect you. I think it should be fine but don't be too long ok?” She said not seeing the problem and thankfully Draven had been called away or I would never have been allowed to get away with it!

“I won’t be long.” I said as I excused myself from the table. Zagan didn't like the thought of me leaving but surely he wouldn't go against Sophia's say on the matter? When he didn't say anything I instantly felt better as I headed for the back staircase. I ran down as fast as my legs could take me and I was soon down them and through the doors at the bottom. There was a toilet close by so I quickly ran to them and locked the doors behind me. I pulled out the paper and pen that I had stuffed down my top and quickly wrote the note I’d planned.

Dominic

I am sorry that I have left but Frank rang and told me that Libby has been attacked and needs me, as she's in hospital. I think it must have been Morgan but he escaped before Frank could get to him. Don't worry, as I will be safe. Frank has sent a friend of his to pick me up. He's a cop. I have to do this. My sister needs me!

I love you and will be in your arms soon

P.S -Please don't be angry with me.

Keira xxx

Once I had finished my letter I knew there was only one person that I could trust with it and who would buy me enough time to get out. I had spotted Jack with the others at their usual table as Draven had, through my request, allowed Jack access into the club and well.... now I needed him!

I ran over to him as quick as I could in heels and luckily he spotted me instantly. I had to chuckle a little as his eyes nearly popped out at the sight.

“KEIRA! Where have you been, I have been calling but...”

“Jack, there's no time, I need your help and this is going to sound crazy but please I need you!” I pleaded speaking a million miles an hour but I needed to do this quick or there was no way I was going to get out of these doors!

“Why what's wrong? Why are you dressed like…?” He was trying to get more information out of me but there wasn’t any time so I had to cut him off again, pulling him away from the others who were now trying to talk to me.

“Look it's my sister, she’s had an accident and well, I need to get out of here but I need you to give this letter to Draven after I’ve left...Please don't look at it” I said with such intensity that he seemed to understand.

“But they won't let me up there.”

“They will if you tell them what it is about...please Jack you’re the only