I stalked my way down the staircase. I was quiet enough that I was sure no one could hear me coming. 'Kill them,' the shadows hissed. I smiled to myself as I approached the living room. I could hear Maya breathing. I knew it was her. Somehow, I could tell it was her heartbeat echoing in my head. There was a shelf in the living room. I could see the small space behind it. I chuckled, " I know you're there," Maya stepped out from behind the shelf, her chest heaved up and down as she glared at me with clenched fists. "You're supposed to know," she smirked. I tilted me head, confused. "Now!" Aysa yelled, emerging from a door behind Maya and pulling her to him. A growl sounded from behind me. I spun around to inspect where the noise was coming from but Soren lunged himself at me, pinni

