Samantha P. O. V
The door closed behind Ashford, leaving me standing alone in a dimly lit hallway. I let out a deep sigh, trying to calm my racing heart.
The things I had to endure these past few days had drained me, both physically and emotionally.
I leaned against the wall, feeling the rough wood paneling on my skin, but it was a small price to pay for a moment of peace.
As I stood there, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched. I looked down the hallway, my eyes adjusting to the dim light.
That's when I spotted them, two guards standing at the entrance. I quickly straightened up, forcing a smile onto my face, but they didn't seem to notice me. I wasn't sure if they'd seen me let my guard down, or maybe they were just busy doing their job.
But as long as they were
