Reborn From Oblivion (Nellie and Cameron) novel Chapter 3

She was doing all sorts of quirky shadow dances in the sun, humming off-key tunes as she swayed.

"Sweet baby-

Oh, sweet baby

Run wild like a Mustang and be free

Shake off the sadness and all your scars, too..."

Cameron watched Nellie's antics with a hint of confusion. This wasn't the Nellie he knew.

He stepped out of his car and walked straight toward her. The trouble she'd caused him made it hard for him to put on a friendly face.

"Nel, who let you out here on your own? Your wounds aren't even healed yet," he scolded.

Spotting Cameron, Nellie jumped back a meter away. Her frightened look and wary eyes gave Cameron a sinking feeling.

"Who are you?" Nellie asked, hugging herself, her voice small and unsure.

"I'm your husband," Cameron replied, clearly irritated.

Nellie looked unconvinced and turned to dash into the nearby skull sign shop.

Cameron followed her with long strides.

Inside, Nellie hid behind the hypnotist named Almos, peeking at Cameron with fear in her eyes.

Cameron could see that Nellie seemed to have forgotten him. His gaze turned sharp and accusing as he looked at Almos. "What did you do to my wife?" he demanded, his voice cold and sharp.

At that moment, Cameron could only think Almos must have used some kind of drug on Nellie or done something to harm her, causing her mental confusion.