*Vivienne* I stumbled back, my heart pounding wildly against my chest, a relentless drumbeat of fear and adrenaline. My breath caught in my throat as I stared at the unmoving body of Logan sprawled on the floor. His face was a twisted mask of shock and pain— his gaze blank as blood trickled from his nose, staining the floor beneath him a dark crimson. The shattered glass glimmered ominously, reflecting the harsh overhead light in the room. My fists clenched by my sides as the feeling of horror mixed with relief coursed through my body. He was not moving. And I needed to get out of here. Now. With a surge of determination, I turned and dashed out of the room, my bare feet slapping against the cold, hard floor. I raced down the dimly lit hallway with only my eyes as the beacon of light guiding me. I then paused for a moment, bracing my hands on the side walls to be able to catch my breath. I clutched my heaving, tight chest and squeezed my eyes shut as I felt the walls
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