Sophie did not go inside.
She stood in the corridor and stared at the thin line of darkness between the door and the frame. Every instinct she had told her to stay exactly where she was because someone might be inside waiting for her.
She called Louis, who picked up the call on the second ring. "Hey…”
"My door is open," she said, her voice shaking slightly. "I locked it this morning. I made sure it was locked."
Louis caught his breath. "It's fine. Don't go in, I'm coming now."
"Louis…"
"Do not go inside, Sophie." He said and grabbed his keys.
He didn't end the call, he just ran out of the house and started the engine. She stood in the corridor with her back against the wall as she stared at that thin line. She didn't move, she just prayed silently for Louis to come fast, and he was
