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When I pull out into the mostly empty main street, I notice a sleek black sports car following me. I should be worried, but there isn’t a town on earth safer than Midnight Falls. Well, except maybe Silver Spoon Falls. I turn onto my street and get a look at the driver of the car following me and realize it’s Tony. My heart melts as I pull into my driveway.

After I park in front of my garage, he stops behind me, and I give him a little wave before unlocking my front door. As Walter grumbles his displeasure at spending the entire evening alone, I hear a rumble as the sports car drives away.

A few minutes later, my phone vibrates with a text.

Unknown

I had a great time tonight. It’s going to be a long fucking night without you here with me. Goodnight, kitty.

Wow. How do I respond to that text? Taking a deep breath, I type out a message, and then rethink my words and delete it. I sit on the side of my bed and stare at the phone screen for several minutes until I finally decide what to send.

Me

Walter said he’d like tuna for his treat.

Unknown

I can make that happen.

Me

Goodnight

Unknown

Goodnight, kitty.