Chapter 23 Behind The Curtains

• Cleo's POV
• Russo’s head snapped up, his eyes narrowing toward the doorway. “Did you hear that?” His voice was tense, suspicious.
• I panicked, adrenaline surging through me as I looked around for somewhere to hide. My heart pounded as I ducked behind the heavy curtains just beside the window, pressing my back against the cold wall. I held my breath, trying to still the tremble in my hands. From my spot, I could just make out the edge of the doorway, Russo’s shadow stretching ominously as he moved closer to investigate.