Chapter83

Elodie

The knock Randy left behind stayed with me long after he was gone.

Even after I locked the door.

Even after I sat on my bed with my knees pulled to my chest.

The fear didn’t leave.

It settled.

Lysa stood guard inside me, her presence heavy and alert. She didn’t sleep. Neither did I.

When morning finally came, it felt forced. Like the sun itself didn’t want to rise but had no choice.

The bell rang.

Sharp. Loud. Commanding.

I got dressed slowly, every movement ...