Page 47 of Stay With Me (Griffin’s Den #2)

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With shaking hands, I power up the phone from my hiding place. Father will not be happy about another delayed update, but the longer I’m away from The Family, the more I question if I’m doing the right thing.

As soon as the phone turns on, text messages start buzzing in.

Father: I need an update.

Father: You are taking too long for an update.

Father: You must check in soon, or I fear your soul will not be saved.

Father: HOW DARE YOU IGNORE ME.

My chest heaves as I type out a message.

Me: I’m sorry for the delay, Father. It was not intentional. I did not have any information, but I have learned something today.

Father: You let me decide if you have the information I need or not. The future of The Family depends on us.

Me: They will be at the large store outside of town to go school shopping soon.

Father: Perfect. Do you know when?

Me: On their next day off together.

Father: You will let me know the night before. Thank you for this wonderful information. Go now and pray to Father for forgiveness.

Me: Yes, Father.

As soon as I hit send, I power the phone off and stare at it. I should warn them… But what would I say? And how would I tell them? I quickly put the phone back into the hiding spot and try to figure out what I should do next.