Chapter 8

Bella stared at Charlie, thinking he would at least spare a backward glance at her. However, he left without even turning back. Selene affected him more than Bella had expected. Bella's grip tightened around her lightstick to the point where her nails left imprints in her palm. She didn't even realize it until she was awakened from her stupor by a faint buzzing sound amidst all the thumping music. Turning over, she realized Charlie had forgotten his phone. At least it was now evident that Charlie had not snuck off to call Selene secretly. However, it was too early to rest her worries entirely. Bella was no longer the gentle, caring woman she appeared to be with Charlie. She grabbed the phone. Upon seeing that it was an unknown number calling, she accepted the call after looking around discreetly. "Is this Mr. Charlie Grant?" It was a stranger on the line. He introduced himself, "I'm a policeman from the Roverdale Police Department. In the afternoon, we received a police repor