The door creaked open slowly, and Adrian stiffened like he’d just been splashed with cold water. 

I remained frozen on the couch, my lips parting slightly as I watched his back tense. I couldn’t see who it was from where I sat. But something about his body language made my stomach twist. 

He turned slightly, just enough to glance at me over his shoulder, and mouth “Hide now.” 

Panic immediately shot through me as I scrambled off the couch and ducked into the hallway. The nearest ...