Ellie’s POV.
The sound of the door creaking open made me halt. I turned my head, and my eyes widened when I saw Asher step into my room. My palms turned clammy, and my stomach twisted in a way that made me feel sick. I stood still, forcing my face to stay calm.
“What are you doing here?” I asked, not daring to meet his eyes. I quickly averted my gaze, looking at anything but him.
I couldn’t stand being near him. I couldn’t be in the same place as him. Just the sight of him made my skin crawl. Being alone with him in this room felt like being trapped in a nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. I didn’t want to breathe the same air as him. If I could vanish into thin air, I would.
God, if You’re planning to take me away from this world, please give me a sign. Just don’t let him be the one t
