Followed - First Book in the 'Missing' Trilogy

4.

Riker's P.O.V.  (4 days later)

I felt tears sting my eyes again as I placed the scarf Vanni had left in my room, in a box with the rest of her stuff. Its been four days since she broke up with me and she hasn't come to get her stuff, so I decided to bring it to her.

When I reached her apartment door, just like last time, it was open. I cautiously pushed it open "Vanni? You here?" I called as I walked in slowly, making my way to the kitchen. "I have your stuff". I looked around but the place was empty. The only place left to look was her bedroom. The door was closed 'maybe she's still asleep'  I  thought. I knocked gently on the door. As I did, the door opened just a crack "Savannah?" I peeked my head around the door and stifled a sob. She was gone. And there were signs of a struggle. The bed covers were strewn across the floor as if someone had thrown them off, there was blood spattered all over the bed and floor and the window was smashed. Something in the corner of the room caught my eye as I gazed in horror at the scene in front of me. It was the stuffed unicorn I had won for Savannah at a carnival on our first date. I sank to my knees and hugged it tight to my chest, tears streaming down my face. "Where are you Vanilla Bean?" I sobbed. My suspicions had been confirmed. Someone had been harassing Savannah. And now, she was gone. Taken by her stalker. I stood up, my fists clenched, anger rising from the pit of my stomach. "I will find you Bean, I promise." I began to walk out of the room but, as I walked towards the door, I stepped on something.  A  piece of paper. I picked it up and read what was on it.

She's Mine Now.  - B

A tear escaped my eye and slipped down my cheek. 'No she's not' I thought 'No she's not'.