The texts Rose exchanged with the madman on Connect were rather peculiar, and it felt like the man was people-awkward to say the least. Even though it kept her busy for a moment, she then decided to mute his messages. Not only was she bothered by the fact that he didn’t have a picture on his profile, merely an anime picture of what appeared to be a vampire, but also he seemed rather off in his messages.
Also, for someone who claimed he was busy, his responses were almost instantaneous each time.
Rose didn’t care for another liar in her life.
She had just reached the clinic when she received a call from a number she didn’t recognize. She still took it almost reflexively.
“Hello, Rose,” the greeting had the knack to make her freeze in her steps.
Rooted in place, and slightly breath
