As I stood motionless in the doorway, Lucas's penetrating gaze cut through the curtain of my thoughts. I didn't want to express it, but his presence felt more weighty than the silence that hung between us. I pushed myself to let go of the door handle as my fingers shook a little against it, and I stepped fully into the corridor.“Excuse me,” I muttered, keeping my voice as level as possible. As if attempting to get out, my heart pounded against my ribs as it raced. Lucas didn’t move, his arms folded across his chest, his expression unreadable. I briefly hoped he might say something, but he remained silent. Instead, when I passed him with purposeful steps and a raised chin in a show of confidence I didn't feel, his eyes followed me. Behind me, I could feel him slipping into place, his shadow hovering closer than I would have preferred. Refusing to look back, I maintained a steady pace while swallowing the uneasiness that threatened to rise in my throat. The air between us was tens
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