As Alexander reached the window, he slowly turned the handle and pulled it open, his eyes scanning the garden for any signs of danger. Emilia held her breath, her heart pounding in her chest.
But as Alexander looked downwards into the garden, he was met with a surprise. A small, fluffy cat was sitting on the floor, looking up at him with big, green eyes. The cat was scratching at the window, it looked lost and hungry.
Alexander's tense body relaxed, and he let out a low chuckle. "It's just a cat," he said, shaking his head.
Emilia let out a sigh of relief, her heart still racing from the sudden scare. She laughed, feeling a little silly for being so frightened. "I guess we're a little jumpy," she said, smiling.
Alexander smiled back, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Just a little,"
