"Wait...what are you doing here?" I ask and look at Cassie. "I didn't realize you knew him in this life." "This life and all of your previous lives. Jim and I are well acquainted." Cassie grins. "What's going on?" I ask warily. Jim strides towards the door and firmly closes it, causing my heart to skip a beat at the sound of the lock clicking into place. "I am afraid you know too much now," Jim says, stepping toward me. "What do you mean?" I ask as I nervously step backward. Was this some kind of a trap Cassie led me to? I thought she was my best friend! As Jim advances, a sinking feeling settles in the pit of my stomach. I glance between him and Cassie, searching for any sign of reassurance or explanation, but their expressions remain unreadable. "Cassie, what's going on?" I deman