#Chapter36

I waited, thinking someone was coming in, but whoever it was had moved back to their room. Rubbing my arms at the coldness of the room, I made my way to the fireplace to see if I could light it. Kneeling in front of it, I got a sense of déjà vu, which sent a shiver down my spine and made me glance at the door.

No one came in, and I turned back to the fireplace. I looked for the flint and tried to get the fire going. Stacking the kindling in and some wood. Just as I was about to light it, I heard the door. My...