I took a breath and pulled the doors open. Blinding light made my eyes squint and I frowned. Was it always so light here?

“You're here...” Amely breathed out, standing next to the lonely desk in the room. This place was so different from upstairs. There were no decorations on the walls, the colors were dull. Cold. But... Had she been waiting for me? Did she want me to do this?

She crossed her arms and studied me. “Are you sure about this?”

I ground my teeth and gulped. “Yes.” My blazing eyes stared at her. “I want him with me. He saved my life. He doesn't deserve to be...