Rhaella's POV.

My stomach twisted violently.

“Get out!” I screamed, pointing toward the door. “Leave my room!”

For one terrifying second, his expression hardened and I honestly thought he was going to attack me again. My body braced before my mind could even decide what to do.

But he turned and just walked out quietly, shutting the door shut behind him.

I stood where I was, listening to his footsteps as they faded down the stairs. Then came the sound of the back door slamming shut echoed some seconds later. Only then did my legs finally give out.

I dropped heavily onto the edge of my bed as the adrenaline...