LEON'S POV The pounding on the wood was frantic, desperate. I shoved Aaron, my hands scrambling against his chest. “Get up! Get up, you idiot!”Aaron didn't move at first, just slowly peeled his eyes open like a cat. I almost laughed from how heavy with sleep they looked.“Ugh, be calm,” he whispered, then he slid out of the bed with a grace that mocked my frantic terror. “I swear to God Aaron if you don't move faster I'm going to…”I was immediately interrupted by another loud knock.Meanwhile Aaron took one look at my face, then dove straight into the closet, pulling the door shut until it clicked.I took a sharp, jagged breath, trying to slow my heart rate, and willed my hands to stop shaking. I walked to the door and unlocked it, pulling it open just enough to see my father’s face. It was red, his veins pulsing at his temples.“Um…I’m here, Dad. I’m sorry,” I said, keeping my voice as steady as I could manage.He pushed past me, his eyes sweeping the room like a hawk. “Turn on
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