POV: Heather

I heard a soft knock on the door and I panicked because I thought Mira is back to check if they followed her instructions or not. My heart started beating faster as I thought of what I was going to do to make her believe that it still hurting from the beating I was given. I thought of adding some makeup to show that I was bruised, but I thought against it immediately. That would simply give me away because it would only prove that I am still strong enough to run so fast and apply the makeup.

I would rather remain this way and let her come...