Chapter 41 Never Truly Felt Safe
- RUBY'S POV
- A loud knock at the door made me jump so hard I nearly fell off the bed. My heart shot into my throat as the pounding came again, more insistent this time. I froze, staring at the door like it might explode. Was that someone here to finally end me?
- “Calm down, Ruby,” I muttered to myself, though my voice was anything but calm.