I heard Lily trying her best to stay calm, telling them that she didn't know where I was and that there was absolutely no one else here in the apartment. But the guards ignored her pleas. Soon, the loud, messy sounds of furniture being dragged and items being scattered filled the house.
I stayed completely silent, pressing my back against the cold wall as I hid deep in the shadows.
My mind raced with terrifying thoughts. What if they actually find me down here? What if they drag me out and take me right back to Desmond's house? What will I even do then?
After what felt like an eternity, I heard heavy footsteps approaching my hiding spot. The small door to the basement space suddenly creaked open, and a sliver of light cut through the darkness.
I held my breath, freezing completely, ter
