ALANA

I paced inside the room back and forth while biting the end of my finger. I want to go back to the hall to know what happened with William but Lucas won’t just let me. I am already dying with worry reading the inexplicable concern in Lucas’ eyes.

Francine also went inside the hall to be with William, fueling my racing hearts more.

A few minutes went by and I couldn't take it anymore being inside the room while William was there so I let out a deep sigh and mustered my courage to go out.

I’m sorry William but I have to disobey you this time.

I opened...