Aria's POV
I couldn't risk nodding in response with how close the blade was to my throat. But I understood.
Perfectly.
A knock came almost immediately.
“Keira?” Jaxon called out to me.
Relief and dreaded flooded my insides at once.
I was relieved Jaxon was here, but one wrong move and I'd be dead before he'd even take two steps.
“Keira?” Jaxon called out again, and the man's grip on my mouth loosened, but the blade stayed exactly where it was. “I'm coming in–”
“No!” I blurted out, thankfully my voice didn't sound like someone inches away from their death, despite the rapid rate my heart was beating. “I'm in the shower.”
Jaxon didn't listen, and still stepped in.
“Are you sure you're okay?” His voice was closer now, coming from the room. “You sounded like something was up.”
I cl
