(Casey's POV)
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"I'll do it." Janet's voice rang shrilly through my head. "I'm getting on the bus right now."
Relief washed over me like cold rain after a scorching day. Finally, things were moving in the direction that I wanted, I was finally going to know what the hell happened to Kira. I was sure that once Janet got there, we would be one step closer to knowing the next step to take.
"Thank you," I murmured, exhaling deeply. I hadn't even realized I'd been holding my breath until it came rushing out in a ragged whoosh.
"I'll call you when I get there," she said, her tone steadier now, though still tinged with anxiety. "I'll let you know what I find."
And then—click.
The line went dead in my ear. The subsequent silence was way too loud, and I could feel it deep in my bones. I couldn't shake off the tension and acute suspense that was plaguing me.
