Echo.

I watched him, every cell in me concentrated on his presence. When he took one step closer to the bar, my heart beat twice faster. And with the second step, my heart was nearly pummeling out of my chest. He paused, directly inf front of the barred door. The only way forward was to unlock it and come in, which he was doing.

The jangle the keys gave had the same effect as a banshee's cry, enough to start a tormenting fear that was nearly ripping me apart.

The metal bar door gave a groan as Ceaser swung the it open. Dark eyes glued onto mine. Despite the intensity...