Allison's POV

I hung by the stairs and waited and watched, chewing gently on my lower lip. Rico stepped out of the room, shutting the door lightly after him.

He sniffed hard, brushing his nose hard with the back of his hand. His feet drummed against the tiles, soft and gentle. I almost couldn't hear him walk.

I waited until he dropped out of sight, and then I hurried for his door. I wouldn't let him catch me a second time. I nudged my eyes to the top of the doorframe, and I searched ...