A sudden loud knock on my door made me jump out of my skin.My heart slammed violently against my chest as panic flared instantly. Before my brain could even catch up, my senses kicked in—and immediately, I recognized the familiar scent.Cynthia.I let out a shaky breath.Hastily, I grabbed my perfume and sprayed myself generously, trying to drown out any lingering scent of blood, fear, or the woods. I slipped into a loose gown quickly, my hands trembling slightly, then hurried to the door and opened it.“I’m sorry for waking you from your beauty sleep,” Cynthia said cheerfully, standing there with a bright smile, “but I was really bored in my room. So tell me, how was your night?”The moment she asked that question, yesterday’s memories came crashing back like a storm.The loud gunshot.The sharp pain tearing through my arm.The way my heart had pounded so loudly it felt like it would burst through my ears.My throat tightened.“Terrible,” I replied simply.Her smile faded instantly,
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