A Sliver

Eness' heart leapt into her throat. She didn't know who this man was. No one had been in her apartment aside from herself in so very long. There was no reason for that to change today, unless…

The man only gave them a casual glance before tossing down a ticking device. Then, he calmly turned toward the window, placing a foot on the ledge as he pulled himself out.

Their eyes widened as they locked eyes with the bomb.

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They turned away, rushing out of the room. The two young men hauled Eness with them, far less delicately than they ever had before. However, deep inside, they knew that they wouldn't be able to get away.

Despair colored their gazes, and heartache and guilt painted Eness' own.

She should have done more to push them away, more to get them out of this situation… more to save their lives.

But never did she think that the place she called home… was actually so cruel.