Chapter 33 Nightmare

*Charlotte*

A flash of lightning struck across the sky, illuminating the dark hallway followed only a few moments later by the rumbling of thunder booming loudly. Even I was startled by the sudden crash, echoing deeply as I lost my grip on the candle.

“Fuck!” I cried, as the small flame snuffed out and I fumbled for the holder before it could catch the rug on fire. The hot wax spilled across the floor and signed my fingers and I winced from the pain, moving it around until it no longer felt like the tips of my fingers would be burnt off.

In the pitch black, it was hard to see but I kept a hand on the wall, using it to guide me as I found the doorknob- cold brass to the touch.

I bit my lip hesitantly, unsure of whether to disturb him or not but the sound of another pained and muffled whimper coming from the other side of the door pushed me to action.

“Alexander? Are you there? I heard something so I want to make sure you’re okay,” I knocked, trying to remain quiet so I