Last Resort

Chiara unlocked her apartment, entering in weakly.

Her body trembled as the call replayed in her mind. The screams heard, blood on the floor… No body was found.

“I should have been with you Dad, I should have warned you or done something to protect you. I can't lose you too.”

Every second that passed made her chest tighter. She didn’t even realize she was pacing until her heel caught the rug. “Thi