Chapter 148: You Have My Word

Elena Vázquez

I am lost in thought when the sound of something hard hits my window. I immediately sat upright, my heart hammering in my chest.

Just when I thought I imagined the noise, I heard it again, only this time, louder. I thought about rushing downstairs to get Santo but didn't want to cause unnecessary alarm. I tiptoe over to the window, pressing my back against the wall. I leaned over and