Destiny

[jammi]

Steven? What on earth are you doing here at this hour of the night? I jigged anxiously on his doorstep for a moment.

Please, can I come in? Harman looked at me sternly for a moment, before stepping aside and gesturing for me to come in. As I came into the light, he noticed the hospital smock I was still wearing.

What have you been doing? I glanced around nervously, stepping into a warm room full of heavy looking padded furniture. A large dog with short grey fur and huge floppy ears was curled up on a rug in front of a fire.

Its a long story but I desperately need your help. People are hunting me down! I failed to mention, who exactly it was perusing me, which would have likely resulted in my expulsion from the house and a phone call to the BPA.

Harman flapped for a moment before continuing. Well, at least I can give you some clothes. If you go upstairs, second door on the right, is my sons room. There should be some clothes that fit you up there. Hes left home now, so he shouldnt mind.

As I turned to leave the room, I noticed the dog watching me warily with its deep amber eyes, hackles up. Animals generally reacted poorly to me. It was as if there was an aura that repulsed them surrounded me.

I pushed the mutt from my mind and proceeded upstairs to get some clothes. I also needed to rest. Id had to trek almost four miles across open fields and hills to reach the estate, and the exertion had exhausted me.

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