ANTHONY'S POV
The room was quiet, except for the low hum of the television playing in the background. Suzan had insisted I leave it on, claiming it made her feel less alone in case I decided to leave.
She had nothing to worry about. I wasn't leaving anytime soon. Not until Miss Kate and Julian returned home safely.
A long silence stretched between us, interrupted only by the occasional flicker of light from the TV. I leaned back, resting my arm on the back of the couch, lost in thought—until I felt it.
Eyes. Watching me.
"Why are you staring holes into my head?" I asked, my voice cutting through the quiet.
Suzan startled, her body jerking slightly before she recovered. From the corner of my eye, I caught her sticking out her tongue at me in defiance before turning her g
