We each climbed out of the automotive on the identical time. Charlie got here across the entrance of the automotive and took my hand in his. We each scanned the realm seeing nothing misplaced. He unlocked the door and ushered me inside.

The lounge had white partitions with bookshelves lining one of many partitions. He had no photos on the partitions, only one massive chair with a aspect desk set within the heart of the room. Charlie started to maneuver to the again of the home whereas I checked out his assortment of books. There have been a couple of of them that had been tattered and previous, sitting amongst books that had been newer. I ran my hand throughout them as I learn the titles.

Minutes handed earlier than Charlie got here out along with his suitcase. He moved rapidly to the bookshelf and pulled three books from the shelf. He positioned the suitcase on the ground, popped the lid open and positioned the books inside.

“That’s all you want?”

Charlie closed the suitcase and stood up.

“The opposite issues don’t matter.”

“I hate you might be leaving all of those.” I stated as I regarded on the books.

“I can exchange them. The one factor I’m involved about proper now could be you.”

I kissed him rapidly after which turned again to the bookshelf. I grabbed two of the books from the shelf that I knew the titles of however had by no means learn. Charlie smiled as we headed for the door. We walked out of the home. I continued to stroll to the automotive whereas Charlie locked the door when rapidly, palms took maintain of me. I dropped the books I used to be holding as a number of males surrounded me.

“Charlie!” I screamed earlier than they may gag me.

“Charlotte!”

Charlie ran in direction of the group of males as a number of of them raised weapons at him.

“Be sensible about this.” one of many males stated.

Charlie lowered his head as he stared down the lads.

“Let her go!” Charlie’s voice was low and threatening.

“This isn’t your concern.”

I might see Charlie’s physique because it readied for an assault.

“I wouldn’t attempt it.” a voice stated from behind Charlie.

As he turned to face the person behind him, a gun went off twice. His physique jerked and hit the pavement. The gunshot wounds wouldn’t kill him however it could gradual him down. I started to battle the lads as their grip tightened round me. One second I used to be making an attempt to free myself, the following second one thing heavy and manufactured from steel hit the aspect of my head and my world went black.

CHAPTER SEVEN

I had no clue how lengthy I used to be unconscious however I used to be out lengthy sufficient for my captors to tie me to a wood put up and start to construct a pyre. The ropes that held me had been tight, stopping me from transferring. My arms felt weak and heavy which meant the blood stream was being lower off.

“Look who’s awake.” Henry stated as he approached me.

“Henry please, I did…”

“Oh, however you probably did. You see, Eddie was at your home when he was attacked. We discovered him inside your house unconscious and won’t get up. That tells me you’re a witch and have used your ungodly magic on him.”

“Eddie attacked…”

“You’re like a rabid canine and the one approach so that you can be dealt with is by placing you down.”

Henry smiled as he walked away from me.

“Should you kill me, you received’t know easy methods to assist Eddie.”

Henry stopped strolling and checked out me.

“Make certain there may be sufficient gasoline and wooden.” He yelled over his shoulder.

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