GWEN
"Anaya."
Raya and I looked at each other as soon as we heard the voice outside the door. Her tone was quiet, almost hesitant, but there was no mistaking who it belonged to. Raya raised one eyebrow at me as if asking whether she should open the door. I gave her a silent nod, and she moved toward it without another word.
When the door opened, Anaya stood there, her hands clasped in front of her. She did not look as sharp or confident as usual. Her eyes flicked toward me and then shifted away for a brief moment before settling back on my face.
"Can I speak with you?" she asked, her voice low and careful.
I looked at her for a moment before answering. "Yes. Come in."
Raya turned toward me. "I will wait outside," she said softly, as if she understood this conversation was one I neede
