Unexpected Rescue in the Woods

My heart hammered in my chest as I recognized that voice. Rhys Knight. What was he doing in here with me?

"What are you doing?" I whispered, my voice trembling. The darkness pressed in around us, making his presence even more overwhelming.

I couldn't see him, but I could feel him—his warmth radiating through the small space, his scent wrapping around me. My back was still pressed against the wall, and I had nowhere to escape.

Footsteps passed outside the door, and I heard more laughter. How long had I been in here? Two minutes? Three? Time seemed to stretch endlessly in the darkness.

"Hello?" I called out, hoping someone might hear me. "Is anyone there?"

No response came from outside. Just more muffled voices and music, too far to distinguish. My panic rose higher.

Then I felt movement. Something bumped against my shoulder—no, not something. Someone. My body collided with a hard chest, and I gasped.