My heart doubled in beat, and fear seized my entire being. I knew she heard the change in my heartbeat and noticed the change in my being at the sight of her. I wanted to leave; I wanted to run as fast as I could because I saw the danger, but I had locked myself in here and knew Nicole would easily reach and harm me before I'd escape if he wanted to. I could scream, and Damor would hear me from outside and come to my rescue, but that wouldn't be quick enough. Nicole could reach out and, in a ...