Chapter 27
“You don’t have to worry. Alex is on the pho
phone with his father and a lady he calls Aunt Linda“,”
The coach replied. “Could you hold on a moment while I go and inform Alex that you called him.”
When Nora heard the coach’s explanation, she was silent for a moment, realizing that Alex must be on the phone with Arnold and Linda right now forgetting about their appointment.
“That’s okay, no need to put him on the phone.” Nora replied, “And no need to tell him I asked….. Just pretend I didn’t make the call.”
ing up, the silence in the room felt heavier than usual.
By the time Alex hung up,
d at his phone, half expecting a message or a missed call from Nora
He glanced at
There was nothing. His brow furrowed as a faint pang of disappointment settled in his chest.
Why didn’t she call again? Or at least text? It was unlike her.
He shook his head, brushing off the feeling.
Maybe she’s just busy, he reasoned, but the nagging unease lingered.
Later that afternoon, Nora was at her desk, reviewing reports with Megan, her assistant.
The ham of the office filled the air–keyboards clacking, phones ringing, snippets of hushed conversations weaving into the background noise. Megan, double check the delivery schedules for next week and email me an updated list,” Nora instructed, her tone professional but distant. Will do,” Megan replied, noticing the slight distraction in Nora’s demeanor.
As Nora began packing up her things, her phone buzzed.
The screen in up with her mother in laws name: Victoria.
Her grip tightened around the phone as unease crept into her.
Victoria rarely called her unless there was something unpleasant to say or demand.
With a deep breath, the swiped to answer.
Nora, Victoria’s voice came through, cold and clipped. “I’ve been trying to reach Harrison, but he’s not answering. I need to speak with him about simetlung unpartant. You’ll cordact him for me.
It wasirt a request
“Good afternoon to you too. Victoria” Nora replied, her tone polite but edged with sarcasm. “Ill see what I can do.”
““haud better – Victoria asped before abruptly ending the call
thed; her mood sinking further. Why dues every nteraction with ther feel like walking into a trap?
the dialed Harrison’s number, but it went straight to vicemail
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“Harrzon, where are you? I’ve been trying track you Nord, gled with exp
Chapter 27
“Tin at the Full Moon Races,” he replied nonchalantly. It’s insane here, Nora! You should come check it out.”
“The races?” she echoed, her voice tinged with disbelief. “Harrison. Victoria’s been trying to contact you. She said it’s important.”
“Today’s game is so important!” He said excitedly. “You come along and watch this game, I promise it will be unbelievable!”
Before she could protest, the line went dead.
Nora wasn’t interested in racing.
The loud noise, the chaotic energy, the crowdsdrad, it wasn’t her scene,
But when her phone buzzed, and an unfamiliar message popped up with the address of the race, she sighed deeply.
After an hour long drive, Nora pulled up to a sprawling makeshift arena on the outskirts of town.
It was alive with activity, the glow of floodlights illuminating the scene against the backdrop of a brilliant full moon.
The atmosphere was electric.
Rows of werewolves.colorful costumes. All around.. Vendors were selling everything from greasy snacks to neon merchandise emblazoned with names of popular contestants
The scent of burning rubber mixed with the acrid tang of gasoline.
Nora hesitated as she stepped out of her car.
The energy of the place was overwhelming, almost suffocating.
But she squared her shoulders and pushed forward, determined to find Harrison and get some answers.
As she weaved her way through the sea of people, her eyes darted from face to face.
The crowd was diverse families, couples, and die–hard fans clad in jackets featuring the names of their favorite contestants.
Nora called Harrison’s name a few times, but her voice was swallowed by the chaos,
Just as she turned a corner, lur heart skipped a beat.
In the distance, she spotted two familiar figures: Alex and Arnold… They were laughing and chatting animatedly, their eyes wide with excitement.
Nore paused, her heart tightening.
For a moment, she considered going to them, but something held her back
