I repeated his name several times, unsure of what to do. I was so agitated that my mind raced with worst-case scenarios.

James.

James.

James.

I said as I slipped back into my night gown.

How did this happen?

How am I supposed to handle this?..

I was in a maze with no clear exit.

"Hey, go ahead", Darius said.

He looked so fearless.

Does he not understand?

"H-he's a-at the d-door, You came in somehow right?" I stuttered, expecting an answer.

Or a reaction, maybe.

But even in the dark, I could see the glimmer in his eyes. He didn't even blink.

Okay, I don't need your answer.

Just...