Shit. I hadn't locked the door after me.

The door cracked open.

Dread sealed my lungs closed as the door opened wider. I spun behind it. As I did, my bow and quiver slipped off my shoulders, but I caught them before they exploded noise through the room. My back hit the wall as the door opened farther. Slow, heavy footsteps entered the room.

I didn't dare move. I clutched Sasha so tightly to my chest, my arms ached. She stayed motionless, quiet, and ...