Avery's POV I dropped my forehead against the door, tears already streaking down my cheeks. “...Please…” But he was gone. And I was alone again. I sat in the corner, hugging my knees, shivering. My dress was damp with sweat and tears. My back ached from the hard floor. My throat burned from crying out. Then I heard it. Footsteps. My heart kicked up, unsure if I should feel scared or hopeful. I dragged myself to the door. My palms pressed against the iron, my cheek resting against its cold surface as I tried to make out anything beyond it. “Raith?” I whispered, barely able to speak. “Is that you?” No reply. I tilted my head towards the small opening in the door, straining to hear. The footsteps were still there… Slow, careful… getting closer. “Please…” I said again, softer now. “I won't scream anymore. I just want to talk…” Whoever it was, they weren’t speaking. I swallowed hard and stepped back from the door, my fingers trembling as I slowly lowered myself to
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