I closed myself inside the bathroom and twisted the lock till I heard the click. The thick wooden door drowns out the voices that I know are waiting for me on the other side. Good, if I can’t hear them, then they couldn’t hear me either. I let my weight fall carelessly back and hit the door behind me. I slide slowly down to the icy, cold tiled floors. They were hard and uncomfortable, but I could care less. All that mattered to me was that I could lock myself away. Even if only for a few minutes, but I needed the space. I tuck my body up into a small ball and wrap my arms around the tops of my knees. Like I was being hugged, goddess knows I could use the comfort.
Mates would give us anything that we needed. Kali whined pitifully.
I know they would, but until I know the truth, I just ca
