Chapter 21 – Stockholm SyndromeThe knock didn’t come againIt didn’t need toBecause the silence that followed carried something worseExpectationNoah stood frozen, every nerve in his body pulled tight while his eyes stayed locked on the door like it might split open on its own“Open the door, Noah”Daniel’s voice againCalmCertainToo familiar for someone who was supposed to be goneNoah’s throat felt dry“You didn’t tell me he knew where I live”Elliott’s expression had shifted completely now, the usual control replaced by something sharper, more alert“I didn’t know he did”“That’s not reassuring”“No”Another knockSlower this timeAlmost patientLike he had all the time in the worldNoah’s pulse pounded harder“What do we do”Elliott didn’t answer immediatelyInstead he movedStepping in front of Noah slightly, not touching him, just positioning himself between Noah and the doorA barrierInstinctive“You don’t open it”Noah let out a breath“And if he doesn’t leave”“He will”
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