FIFTY ONE

❧ Lorenzo ☙

She gets up walks out of the room heading down the hallway and I go after her "You can't run away from me," I tell her, not bothering to walk any faster, as there is nowhere in the house for her to hide.

Her bare feet tap the wood before falling silent, which means she has either stopped or moved into the hallway with the runner.

I turn the corner and see the tips of her hair as she steps into a room, I walk to the door and open it, the darkness doesn't let me see her but I can smell her and feel her.

I rest my hands on the open door and look around the room. The only things left inside are the bare furniture and the heavy curtains on the windows.

"Principessa? You can't hide from me. Come out now and I'll make this easier for you." I listen carefully, concentrating on any movement or sound. The bathroom door is closed, so I don't think he's gone in before I get to the door.

If she doesn't come out, I'll have to go in after her and show her exactly what happens when she ch