KAIA'S POV
His eyes kept flashing brightly, and something cold rolled down my spine. My breath caught. I felt my back hit the door, and I felt around behind me for the knob with my shaking fingers. I twisted and pulled, desperately trying to get out. But it wouldn’t open. It was like the door was welded shut, mocking me.
“Kaia,” Leander called softly, his voice low and careful. His hands lifted in the air like he was surrendering. Step by slow step, he came closer. “Kaia, calm down,” he murmured, his eyes never leaving mine. “It's okay, you don't need to be scared.”
But I already was. My chest heaved, and my heartbeat pounded so hard it felt painful. My skin prickled with fear that burned under my ribs. I tried telling myself to breathe, to listen, but my legs had other plans.
Before I
