Since the attempt on his life, Nigel had been on edge. He often felt like he was being watched, especially when alone, or at night. His work for Collective Systems and his character-leveling business both came to a halt.

Nigel was considering going to a doctor when he looked at his phone. Ten messages. Two from Milo, three from Jake, one from his mother, four from Collective Systems, and one last message from Jet. Nigel immediately opened Jet’s.

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“Dear Nigel, sorry that I have been out of touch this past week. It breaks my heart to tell you this, but my parents have decided to move out of the area. My father has insisted that I don’t associate with my friends in Milford until the psycho that tried to kill us is captured. I hope we will be able to see each other again soon, but for the time being it is not possible. You will always be in my heart. Yours truly, Jet.”

Nigel couldn’t swallow for several seconds.

Her parents took her away! he thought. I’m going to find who did this, even if the cops can’t!