SCARLET’S POV

I was startled at first, afraid that it might be Violet again. What does she want and what is she doing back here?

And it was not until I heard the knock again that I became a bit relaxed as there was no way a person as arrogant as Violet would have the decency of ever knocking twice.

I started to blink as I tried to bring myself to ask whoever it was to come in. I realized that I have exhausted so much of my strength at talking to Jake and Violet. I opened my mouth wide but could barely form a word.

The door opened slightly...