Chapter 9
Kellan’s and Matt’s sleep was interrupted by a loud knock on the door in the middle of the night. Kellan woke up first. His immediate thought was that the stalker was trying to get in.
“Matt,” he whispered loudly. “Matt, wake up!”
The person at the door knocked again. Matt sat up. He looked at Kellan. In the near-darkness Kellan could see the trepidation on his face. Kellan had to be brave for him. He ventured out of bed, and Matt followed closely.
There was one more knock before they reached the door. Kellan peered out of his front window. There were a few people standing outside his door, one of whom was holding a flashlight. He couldn’t make out much more through the blinds. Matt squeezed his hand. Kellan opened the door.
The smell hit him so hard it distracted from proce
