Jack glared at me. His voice was low but venomous. “What more can I do to you? I can tell you now, Kit. You have no fucking idea. And know that I’ll be around, so you better watch yourself.â€?

In the end, he released me but I was afraid to move. “And one more thing, “he told me, “do me a favor and stay away from Trey. Or I’ll be back in here.â€? His threat seemed serious and it scared me but he was out the door before I could say anything.

Not that I was planning to.

This was just too big of an issue for me not to call Trey, though it didn’t surprise me when he didn’t answer. I didn’t leave a message because anything could happen. Or Jack could be anywhere.

After giving up on Trey, I rearranged all the things Jack destroyed and went to my room. I knew my parents weren’t going to be home soon but for a moment I wished I was their little girl again.

But I not. I am sixteen and this is not something I’d ask them about. This was something I’ll be dealing with on my own.

And I don’t like the sound of that.