45- CORNERED

LILA

I mustered the courage to venture out of the guest room in the evening. I had waited until I was certain Blaise had left the pack house, and I began to feel somewhat better. My breakfast and lunch had been consumed in that guest room as I contemplated how to avoid Blaise forever and ever. As time passed, the regret for my foolish actions from the previous night only grew more vivid. Stepping into our shared room, I found no trace of Blaise. A sigh of relief escaped my lips, and I allowed myself to sink onto the bed. My plan was to swiftly take a bath, change into fresh clothes, and crawl back to my sanctuary. However, my moment of respite was short-lived as the room's door swung open with force, and there stood Blaise. Startled, I leapt from the bed, letting out a scream.

"You scared me!" I exclaimed

He offered a mischievous smile and proceeded to lock the door. My shock deepened as he advanced toward me, causing my heart to race. I silently pleaded for the ground