Arielle’s POV
I lay on my bed, exhaling deeply as if I had been holding my breath for days. The walls of my bedroom had always felt familiar, like a shield—but now they felt like a trap.
It was very late, yet I couldn't hear anyone's voice. Usually, Evelyn and Raya were noisy whenever they came into the house.
"Please, anyone," I whispered softly.
I was hoping for their return because I didn't know what to say or do if Cassian came knocking on my door.
"s**t!" Soraya's voice came through the passage.
I quickly sat upright with a wide smile.
She opened my bedroom door without a care and walked towards me, taking off her shoes lazily and flopping onto my bed while yawning.
“Ugh, remind me to never cover that lady's shift again. I swear the late-night weirdos only come out for me,” sh
