I was just going to be extra tired today.

As soon as my feet hit the bottom of the stairs, I felt an eerie presence. The silence was almost deafening. Everyone was still asleep, and even though I enjoyed the quiet... it made me nervous. I wasn't sure what to expect for the day.

Padding across the tile flooring, I walked past the hallway that led to Mr. Taylor office and saw the glimmer of light from underneath his door.

Everything in me screamed to go to him, but—should I?

Biting my bottom lip, I groaned internally and walked down the hallway.

I had to know that he was okay...