_Mira's POV_
I fell asleep with a soft smile on my face, thinking of the evening I had spent with Aaron. His kindness, his presence—it had all left me feeling warm and safe, like I finally belonged somewhere. But soon, the peace of sleep gave way to a strange and haunting dream.
I was standing in a house. The same one as before. The old, creaky floors, dim lighting, and dusty furniture felt all too familiar, and yet, I knew I had never actually been there. But this time, the house was quiet. Eerily quiet. And I was alone.
A chill crept over me as I wandered from room to room. Each space was filled with shadows, stretching across the walls like dark hands. The silence was so thick, I could almost hear my own heartbeat echoing in the empty rooms.
Finally, I reached the dining room, and t
