*ROSA*
Crouching behind the old shelf, peering through the gaps between the wooden planks, my heart raced with fear and anticipation.
I watched as a man in a mask slowly walked his way into the old abandoned storeroom.
I knew in my gut that it was Haden.
Haden paused at the entrance of the storeroom, surveying his surroundings to make sure he was alone.
My heart pounded louder as he finally walked towards the center of the room, where Fredrick was tied to a chair.
My mind raced with thoughts of how to save him, but I knew I had to be cautious and not alert Haden to my presence.
Haden drew out a gleaming dagger from his belt, pointing it menacingly at Fredrick. My breath caught in my throat, and I silently gasped, hoping Haden wouldn't hear me.
"You careless fool," he hissed through
