Ryan’s voice came sharp. “What was that?”
Sophia pushed a little at the door. “Is everything okay in there?”
I didn’t know what to do. My body shook. Marcus quickly moved away from where the broken glass was, I stood where I was ready to do something, but what? The broken glass glittered on the floor under the moving torch light.
The next few seconds felt like they lasted forever. Ryan took a step forward with the torch raised. Sophia waited at the door, trying to see inside. My life felt like it was about to change in the worst way.
As the torch swung in my direction, I froze. The light nearly hit the spot where I stood, clothes half in my arms. My heart felt like it would jump out of my chest.
Then Ryan called out. “Bella, is that you?” His voice sounded worried and a bit sharp in
