~Joanna
I sat on the bed, my head still throbbing, my eyelids heavy with sleep. Where was Lanre? He'd been gone for so long, I'd almost given up hope of getting those painkillers.
And then, I heard a crash. I screamed, turning to see the window glass shattering, something heavy falling through it.
Before I could react, a man burst into the room, his broad shoulders filling the space. He was tall, at least six feet, his presence overwhelming.
"Help!" I shouted, my voice weak and scared. "Lanre, help me!"
The man moved towards me, his steps silent and measured. I tried to back away, my heart pounding in my chest. But there was nowhere to go, nowhere to hide.
"Please," I begged, my voice trembling. "Please don't hurt me. What do you want?"
The man said nothing, his expression hidden in
