William sighed, opening his eyes and staring at the ceiling. Sleep was evading him again as his mind kept playing countless scenarios in his head. It was well past midnight, and he had been lying in his bed for what felt like hours, but his mind refused to rest. There was so much to do, so much to think of, so many things to consider.
A low, quiet screech made him tense in the bed, frozen in anticipation. He didn’t move, just kept on listening intently as the intruder closed the door and took a cautious step inside the room. The place was such a mess that he was absolutely sure that the intruder would cause a commotion but that didn’t happen. It was as if that person knew exactly where to step, and what to avoid—as if they were familiar with the setting.
William’s heartbeat quickened, an
