Author's pov
Yvonne's every hair stood on end when she caught Tang's expression. She followed his eyes down the hallway, but there was nothing there.
"Don't go," she blurted out, grabbing his arm with surprising strength the second he started to move.
Tang's voice softened. "It's fine, Yvonne. I just need to..."
"I said don't!" Her voice came out sharper than she meant, nothing like her usual flirty, carefree tone.
The tension of the night had shredded her nerves. The shadow of danger hadn't left them since the attack.
Tang felt her grip tighten. The fear in her eyes caught him off guard.
"Alright, I won't go. Just breathe, okay?" Tang said gently.
Their tense exchange caught Sebastian's attention. Cecilia approached, brows furrowed, her every step cautious.
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