Lily
I didn’t realize I had fallen asleep until the knock pulled me upright. It wasn’t loud, but something about it sent a sharp current through my chest before I was even fully awake. For a few seconds, I just sat there, staring at the door, listening for a second knock. When it came, slower this time, my stomach dropped.
I was on my feet before I consciously decided to move. The room felt colder than it had earlier. My palms were damp as I reached for the handle and pulled the door open.
Davian was standing there.
At first, my mind refused to process what I was seeing. He looked the same, but something about him was off. His hand was braced against the frame, and when my eyes dropped to his shoulder, I understood why.
His shirt was splotched through with blood. The metallic scent re
