CHAPTER 201 — THE KNOCK THAT KNOWS YOUR NAMEI didn’t blink when the third knock cameMarcus didn’t move eitherThe air around him had changedToo tightToo cautiousToo scared for a man who never got scared“Marcus” I whispered “Who is at the door”He didn’t answerHe kept staring at the handle like it would attack usThat made my stomach twist harderThe quiet kind of fearThe kind that doesn’t screamThe kind that whispers something is wrong“Move back” he said finally his voice low almost shaking“Why would I move back”“Just do it please”I didn’tBecause the fear in his voice was enough to glue my feet to the floorThe knock came againSoftGentleNot threateningWhich somehow made it worse“Marcus tell me who it is”He swallowed and stepped toward the door “It’s someone who shouldn’t be here”“That’s not an answer”“They weren’t supposed to find you” he said “Not now Not this soon”Find meThe words hit me like cold water“Marcus what have you done”He didn’t turnHe pressed hi
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