Tok. Tok.
The knock.
It came again. This time, louder and more harrowing.
Thump… Thump…
My heart pounded against my ribs, the intensity growing stronger with each passing second.
To- Tok!
The knock reverberated through the still night- a hollow sound that sent a shiver slithering down my spine.
My hands twitched, my breath coming in short, ragged gasps.
"Huff… Huff…"
With a grim expression, I forced myself to stand.
'Calm down Xavier. You can handle this…'
I told myself. I knew it was a lie, but I clung to it.
Forcing down the unease and fear swiftly rising within me, I slowly headed for the door.
Step... Step...
Each step I took increased the tremors rippling through my chest, the floor creaking beneath my weight.
The stillness of the night, and the eerie silence that permeated the surroundings did nothing to help out, either.