Arthur POV
Chris drove me to Mr. Eric’s house early in the morning. Mr. Eric’s car was gone. His door had been locked, too. I climbed the fence out back and hurried to Chris’s car.
“He’s gone,” I said
Chris turned the key in the ignition. “He fears you.”
I noticed a car stopped behind us and turned instantly. I tapped Chris. “He’s Eric. Be quick.”
Chris turned the car too and drove after the car. But we lost the car as it turned to the right and disappeared like a flash of light.
“Shit.” Chris bang his leg
“Easy,” I said, “it’s a trap. Tur
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