Meredith knocked on the door connecting my room to the bathroom when she got back from dinner. “Tessa?” she whispered as she opened the door.
I hoped the lights being off would be hint enough, but I was prepared. Under the covers, I was fully dressed—black skinny jeans and a black t- shirt, but she wouldn’t be able to tell. I kept my breathing even and steady. The door quietly clicked closed.
I stayed still until I heard the noises from her room quiet. I waited another two hours after that. Then one more just to make sure.
Everyone had to be asleep by then. It was after two in the morning. I threw off the covers and picked up my cell.
Axel picked up after one ring. “Are you okay?”
“No.” I kept my voice as quiet as possible. “This place is totally messed up. Come get me.”
The silence
