STELLA I hurried out of the room and into the hallway as fast as I could before I did anything more to ruin our already ruined relationship even more. I couldn't help but hug myself as I held back tears which were threatening to spill out of my glassy eyes any second now. With great difficulty, I made my way to Marcus' room, hoping that his warmth would give me a small reprieve from my sorrows even for just a little while. I knocked on the door quietly and there was no reply. I did it again and again and the situation was the same. No reply. I know Marcus quite well and I know he isn't the type to lose himself in a deep sleep. If anything, he was extremely aware of his surroundings even when asleep. The first knock should have woken him up. Unless he's not in the room. My eyes narrow

