I impatiently bang for the fourth time on the door. I tap my foot and glare knowing he’s home.

“Hold on!” A voice yells from the other side.

“Hurry up.” I sigh exasperated as the door opens revealing a half naked Skyler. “Jesus, what took you so long?”

“I was busy.” He shifts slightly as an equally half naked Aiden comes into view. I shudder slightly and look back at the blond boy.

“Have you heard from Spencer?”

“Last time I saw her was yesterday, other than that no.”

“Aiden?” He turns to me and smiles sheepishly.

“Hey Ashley.”

“Have you heard from Spencer?”

“No. Are you alright Ash?” I shake my head with tears filling my eyes.

“I need your help. Spencer might be in trouble.” They nod and run back into the house.

They emerge a couple minutes later.

“What do you need us to do?” Skyler asks locking his door.

“You and Aiden start at Spencer’s house. Call me if she’s not there.” They nod and jump into Aiden’s truck. I walk to my own car and start my search.

“After a twenty minute drive I get to my destination. Wildlife park, it’s Spencer’s favorite place to go. I walk the whole park with no sign of Spencer. I step into my car as my phone starts to ring.

“Skyler?”

“Hey Ash, she’s not at home and her mom said they haven’t seen her since

they got back from the store.”

“Alright keep me pos-.” I stop mid-sentence and drop my phone when I feel a sting to the back of my head.

Spencer’s POV

I slowly open my eyes and look around the darkened room I’m in. Definitely not mine. It seems to be a motel room of some kind. All the lights are off and the blinds are closed. Light pores in burning my eyes as the door opens.

“You’re awake, good.” I start to speak but notice there’s duct tape on my mouth. And she says I watch too many movies. “Did you want to say something?” I nod as she walks closer ripping the tape off. I glare and she smiles smugly.

“You’re a bitch.” Is all I say. She just laughs and sits on the bed across from where I’m tied to the increasingly uncomfortable chair.

“I’m surprised.” I slouch and wait for her to continue. “You haven’t tried to scream for help. Why is that?”

“I don’t want my mouth taped shut.” She nods and smiles lightly.

“Smart girl. Hopefully Ashley thinks the same way.” Right on cue I hear a groan and look around the room. Seeing nothing I look back at Carmen. “Well it sounds like the star of the night is awake.” She chuckles and walks into a door I’m assuming leads to the bathroom. I hear a rip and wince at the sound.

“Mother fucking bitch!” I can’t help the tiny smile that flashes across my face at the husky voice.

“Stop being a baby.” I straiten up as Carmen enters the room with a tied up pissed looking Ashley. I don’t think she’s noticed me yet.

“As soon as I get untied I’m gonna kick your ass Carmen. You better not have hurt Spencer either.” At least I know she cares.

“Shut up. When the hell did you get so whiny?” Our eyes finally lock and her intense brown ones immediately turn soft. Her eyes inspect my body as I do the same. I look into her eyes again but she now has an intense glare at my throat.

“You hurt her.” It wasn’t a question. I know there are marks on my throat. I can feel where each finger was pressed.

“I barely touched her.” I could see the anger in Ashley’s face. The way she clenched her jaw and glared strait ahead, it was obvious what she wanted to do.

“You shouldn’t have touched her.” Ashley pushed her weight back and slammed Carmen into a wall. My eyes widened when Ashley head butted her.

“Stupid bitch!” Carmen pushed Ashley onto the bed. She held her head in one hand and pulled out a 9mm with the other. “You’re gonna pay for that.” She lifted the gun pointing it at Ashley’s chest. My eyes slammed shut as a loud shot rang through the air. It was deathly quiet before a piercing scream broke out.