VERA’S POV

I stood still, my pale gaze focused on the door, waiting for my doom, as my heart started beating loudly in my chest. I could virtually hear my heartbeat.

My feet almost gave way under me with relief the moment I noticed Ezren come in.

He frowned the moment he saw me while he stood at the door. Then his eyes moved around the room and went past me. I opened my mouth, the fear in my eyes was so palpable, and then he spoke. “I didn’t get a response, so I thought to use the spare ...