Viola ran down the long corridor, moving as fast as her shaking legs allowed.Her knees buckled with almost every step, threatening to give out completely. Her breath came out in fast, shallow gasps, burning her dry throat. Her face felt incredibly hot, flushed a deep, frantic red from the overwhelming heat taking over her body. She kept her head down, pushing her weak thighs forward until she reached her room. She slipped inside and closed the door with a quiet thud.Viola did not realize a pair of eyes watched her every move.Outside, the hallway was not entirely empty. From the dark end of the corridor, someone watched her deeply flushed face and the unsteady, erratic way she ran. The unseen eyes lingered on her closed door for a few silent seconds. Then, the person simply turned around and walked away, disappearing into the dark.The next morning, the bright sun was already peeking through the thin curtains when Viola woke up.She opened her eyes slowly, her brows drawing together
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