Suddenly, the light illuminated the space, and the elevator doors swung open with force. The people inside began to exit one by one, including David. Without hesitation, Brianna attempted to join them, but Blake grabbed her wrist, pulling her back and pressing her against the cold wall.
"Hailey, is that you?" Blake asked, and Brianna swallowed hard before she faced him.
"Hey, Blake...'' she said nervously. "You're also here?" she had no choice but to pretend to be her cousin again if she didn't want to be caught. She was already ensnared in his grasp, and he was staring at her intently, so she didn't have any chance to escape. Biting her lip, she leaned into him and hugged him. "I'm sorry, I didn't realize it was you. I mean, I didn't recognize you in the darkness."
"Hailey..." he repe
