Aurelia The moment I locked my bedroom door, I ran to the bathroom window and peered out at the compound below. I didn’t know why, some animal instinct, maybe, but I needed to see.My breath fogged the glass. There, standing directly in front of the main gate, was the masked man.He was now wearing a black hood, with that same featureless mask, standing motionless. He stared straight up into the security camera like he knew exactly where it was pointed, like he was invisible, like he wanted to be seen.My heart lurched. He didn’t move. He waved once, then just stood there, a dark statue in the floodlights.I staggered back, my pulse roaring in my ears. Why was he standing in front of the compound?! This was all the sign I needed to confirm he was here for me.Dinner was supposed to be at seven, and when I finally forced myself downstairs, my side of the table was empty.My mother and Darlington were already eating, silverware clinking like nothing was wrong.I stood in the doorway, m
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