My eyes dart at the window, and my brows furrow with unease. It's locked, but my relief is short-lived. Suddenly, the hair at the back of my neck rises as I feel a presence behind me.
I spin around abruptly, my heart racing hard against my chest, my pulse pounding in my temples. I feel my insides twist as my eyes meet Kendrick's piercing gaze.
“K.. Kendrick?” I stutter, my voice barely above a whisper. His eyes, locked onto mine, burns with pent rage, his jaw clenched as he seethes with anger. “You!” He snarls, his voice low and menacing. He lets out a low growl, deliberately stepping forward.
I take a step back. What is going on? My body trembles as fear courses through my body, my pupils dilating in terror.
My quivering eyes fall on the rope in his right hand and my fear intensif
