Free Amber Alert (Amber Alert Series Book 1) by Sara Schoen Page A

scars, but now it was exposed, like the growing feelings between us.
    I had long given up on joining Andy, and I had been with Garrett for about a month; the feelings were only getting stronger. I had once told Andy that I hoped he would forgive me, but I was in hell, and if I could find solace in one thing, I deserved it. I had since told Andy goodbye and good luck with the afterlife—maybe I would see him sooner than I hoped.
    Garrett just watched me with a smile until he spoke, "Do you like what you see?"
    I could hear the slight tingle of laughter from his joking tone, but I couldn’t understand the humor. It seemed foreign after being stuck in this house for so long. I caught myself smiling at him and wanting to laugh at his joke, but we still hadn't forgiven each other for our fights. They had grown worse and very few times could we be civil.
    "Depends on what I see," I said sourly, letting my words drip with venom. He believed that it was my fault I was here. He just assumed he knew everything about me because he's watched the other girls go through this. I'm different, and I'll prove it to him by escaping then coming back to help him get out.
    I'd like to see pretty boy do that all on his own. He had given up a long time ago. He was living an existence, not a life, and there had to be a way to show him that's exactly what he was doing.
    "Don't get sassy with me Anna. Just answer my question," he sighed sadly. He slowly walked over to sit with me on the bed and the second he landed the springs screamed in pain, but my butterflies started again.
    "Which one?"
    "The first one. How would you do what?"
    "What do you mean?" I questioned, attempting to play stupid. I would much rather think about how distracting he was when he walked around half naked, but of course his stubborn streak shone through and wouldn't ask me that question again.
    "That's exactly what I'd like to know." Garrett’s voice became harsh, he hated when I played games; he just had to know everything for some reason.
    We glared at each other for a while, neither of us backing down. I could tell he wanted to know, but he had something else on his mind and it was distracting him. I wasn’t sure what could be distracting him. I was in his jeans and oversized t-shirt, so it wasn't like I was walking around without a shirt on. Garrett suddenly leaned forward and I felt my heart start beating faster. I wanted to feel his lips on mine, I missed the contact with him while he was avoiding me after the argument, but just as our lips were about to touch, there was a sudden pounding that came from downstairs.
    Garrett chuckled lightly, before the terror reached his eyes
    "What's so funny?" I questioned, as the pounding continued.
    "You're about to find out," he said, swallowing his fear and jumping up from the bed.
    Bang. Bang.
    "What do you mean?" My voice shook with fear. Garrett was terrified, but wouldn’t answer my questions until I answered his.
    Boom. Boom.
    "It must have been a bad day at work," Garrett stated. He knew I was watching as he ran his fingers easily through his hair and flexed his muscles. He glanced around the room behind him and added, "and the mess of the house sure won't help that matter."
    "What are you taking about?"
    Bang.
    The door downstairs burst open and then quickly slammed shut. I could hear boots stomping downstairs. Steve was angry, really angry, and that meant tonight would be torture.
    "Sounds like Dad's home. I sure hope you have dinner ready, mom. Otherwise Dad will only get worse." Garrett turned around and quickly walked out of my room. I noticed he worked really hard to keep his footsteps quiet. I got out of bed and followed him toward his room as heavy foot falls proceeded up the stairs.
    "Garrett!" I whispered in an urgent tone.
    Garrett proceeded as if he didn't even hear me, but his pace picked up.
    “Garrett!"
    At the threshold of his door, Garrett turned to look at me with fear shining in his eyes even though his