Whispers of a Second Chance
I whispered, running my fingers through my hair.
The morning sun was streaming through the window, casting a warm glow on the room. I stood up, my legs feeling shaky, and started towards the bathroom. As I reached the door, I heard the sound of footsteps approaching. My heart pounded in my chest, a sense of foreboding washing over me.
"Tyra!" Tyler's voice echoed from outside my door, followed by the insistent clicking of the doorknob. Panic surged through me. I scrambled to push Laxus off the bed, his startled curse a muffled whisper as he landed on the floor.