IvyThe second I heard his footsteps nearing the door, I ducked into the shadows, pressing my back against the cold wall. My breath caught in my throat. My body went rigid, frozen in panic.Through the narrow crack, I saw Mr. Dante’s shadow stretch across the floor as he opened the door wider, his head tilting slightly like a predator sniffing the air. His brows were drawn tight, his blue eyes sharp, scanning the hall.“Who’s there?” he muttered again, his voice low but sharp.I swallowed hard, squeezing my thighs together to keep myself still, praying my heart wouldn’t give me away with how loud it was thundering.Seconds dragged by like hours. His gaze lingered for a moment longer, searching, and then, finally, he pulled the door shut.Only when I heard the faint click did I release the breath I’d been holding. My legs felt weak, trembling, but I forced myself to move, hurrying down the hall before he could step out again.By the time I slipped back into Rosa’s room, my chest was ac
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