ZAIYREE “Hello?” I called out, already feeling uneasy. The room was dark, and my eyes were struggling with adjusting to the lighting more than usual. I lifted up the note in my hand and squinted at it, trying to figure out if this was the right place. It felt too quiet, and I had expected Rhett to be here already. It was late, but with everything he had to do while Ezra was gone, I wasn’t surprised. At first, I was relieved when I saw his note, indicating the late hour he wanted to train. I wanted to get my extra energy out while Ezra was gone, because sleeping had become difficult without his presence. Now, I was feeling uneasy about the whole thing. The air felt too stiff. I ran my fingers along the wall, searching for a light switch, but at first I couldn’t find one. I thought about

