Hazel's POV
Maya ran out the front door. I heard the heavy wood click shut. I heard her car engine start. The loud noise filled the quiet street. Then, the car drove away. The sound faded into nothing. She was gone. I stood in the hallway for a long time. I did not move. The house felt different right away. It felt very empty. It felt very cold. Maya always brought noise. She brought warmth. She made the house feel alive. Now, there was only silence. The silence was heavy. It pressed down on my skin.
I rubbed my arms. I felt a chill. I did not like this quiet. I knew I was not alone. Silas was still here. He was somewhere in the house. I could not see him. I could not hear him. But I could feel him. It was a strange feeling. It was like a weight in the air. I did not want to see him. I d
