The morning light streamed gently through the thin curtains, casting a soft, golden glow over the room.

Caspian stirred from his sleep, blinking groggily as his eyes adjusted to the daylight. The first person he saw was Julia, curled up beside him, her face peaceful, her breathing soft and steady.

She looked so calm, so fragile that she could get hurt easily.

Caspian frowned, remembering the fear that had gripped her last night. They had returned to her home after shopping at the mall, only to be greeted by a chilling message scrawled across her living room wall.

Julia had paled at the sight, her hands trembling, her eyes wide...