~~Luther~~
"Luke!" I barked, my voice echoing in the massive study. I knew he'd be lurking near the door. He always was.
The door swung open almost instantly. "Yes, boss?" he replied, his eyes didn’t waver.
“Is everyone in this damn mansion asleep?” My chest tightened as I waited for his answer. I need to know.
“Yes, sir.”
"Good," I muttered, a low growl rumbling in my chest. My thoughts clawed at me again, the instruction I’d been fighting all night found its way out. “It’s pouring like hell out there. Check on that girl. See if she’s finally given up to the cold.”
"Right away, sir," Luke disappeared before I could blink twice.
The silence as I waited ate deep into my bones. The ticking of the old clock didn't help matters. It ticked along with every second I let her stay out there
