He left me alone for the rest of the night. I stayed awake the whole time, believing he would come in while I was sleeping. The heat stopped right when darkness chased the sunset away, probably when Hunter went to sleep and lost concentration. I relaxed when the overwhelming feeling to find Hunter and take him went away and I could control my thoughts again. Remaining upright I stayed in my perch through the night, my head trying to fall and sleep only twice.
When morning came I heard more people rushing down the stairs, singing holiday songs and laughing with each other. The voices disappear again and Lydia brings in another tray, but leaves instantly without a word.
After I know that no one is behind the door or coming to the door I step down and smell the food again, still finding t
