Soren’s POV"Evelyn! Please, wait!"I called after her, but the only answer I received was the loud slam of the heavy oak door. I rushed forward and grabbed the golden door handle. I turned it, but I heard the sharp click of the lock from the inside. She had locked me out.I rested my forehead against the door, letting out a long, heavy sigh. My chest tightened with an unbearable amount of guilt.What had I done?I squeezed my eyes shut, replaying the terror on her face when I pointed the silver dagger at her. My beautiful wife had just returned to me from the jaws of death. She had survived years of torture, darkness, and cruelty in the deep woods. She had lost her memories and her peace of mind. And instead of holding her and making her feel safe, I had played a cruel, sick prank on her. I had treated her like an enemy spy in her own home."I am so sorry, my love," I whispered to the closed door, though I knew she would not answer.The silence from the bedroom felt heavy, like a
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