Chapter 21

“There is no terrorist in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.”

—Alfred Hitchcock.

“It’s Halloween, everyone’s entitled to one good scare.”

—Brackett Halloween.

“Villainy wears many masks, none so dangerous as the mask of virtue.”

—Ichabod Crane.

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Anna’s POV

The horrible and stupefied look Ralph displayed at the funfair before leaving in anger still lingered in my mind. I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me that I have really messed things up.

Luke is a good guy, a gentle lad, a kind boy and I like him for all the attributes he possessed. Ralph on the other hand is the typical bad boy who can easily sweep you off your feet with his charming look and masculinity oozing around him. I hate to break it, but I’m currently in a love triangle.

I know I said I don’t fall in love and truly, I haven’t fallen in love. But my heart seems to beat faster with Ralph around me and my mind coos with Luke around me. The feelings are