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“Dammit.”

I reassure myself that the doors downstairs are locked and leave the door closed. I try to drag the wooden dresser toward it, but it’s too heavy.

With a sigh, my eyes go to the window.

My legs feel wooden as I move toward it.

I hold my breath as I peer out of it.

But he’s not there.

I yank the curtains closed, then climb beneath the covers and pull Penny against me.

My phone stays in my hand.

I stare at the closed door, the lamp filling the room with warm light.

But it does nothing to calm me.

My mind races.

Should I call Gracie?

Margaret?

Stella?

I could call the police. But they’d probably think I was crazy if they came here and didn’t find anyone.

Another name enters my mind. Hades.

The thought hits so hard my chest aches.

I wish I had his number.

Even though I barely know him.

He shouldn't be the person I want right now.

But he is.

I want to hear his deep, steady voice telling me I'm okay.

I want him to say those three words again. I've got you.

When Hades held me earlier, I felt completely safe.

I tighten my arm around Penny and stare at the door.

Right now, I'd give anything to feel that way again.

CHAPTER 20

Hades

She closed the curtains.