All Chapters of Who Kill Cats Nine Times: Chapter 21 - Chapter 28

Now that Prauza had brought it to attention, there was indeed something malevolent about the shadows that surrounded them as they walked. For some reason, Ryne felt somewhat sick in his stomach and chest. But he had to push on for the investigation. “Are you all right?” asked Ella, noticing that he was turning slightly pale. 

“I can’t believe I got like that! I’m so… UGH!” Ella’s embarrassment was over the roof as she recalled what had happened back in Illemore Mental Hospital. They have moved locations since then, as they couldn’t get any ‘interviews’ other than that of Eddie’s. It was nearly lunch time, so they went to one of the local restaurants that had outdoor seating. After all, they had cats with them.

Eddie made his way back to the Mayor’s office. Contrary to his usual self, he looked a little more serious. That was because, all the while, he thought of what he and Mallory had talked about in the hospital. He never thought that his friend was actually thinking about his welfare all this time. As he had told Mallory, he thought that he wasn’t someone who anyone should be worried for. Why show concern for someone who didn’t give any? Those smiles? That carefree demeanor? Fake.

“H-Hello. Are you Mr. Spencer Smith? The student from the college?” said a lady in an office uniform and glasses. “Yes,” answered Ryne. “Thank you so much for agreeing to meet with me today, or rather, tonight.”