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Natalie bit back a scream as the door pressed solidly, inch by inch, against the pile of furniture. A hand snaked into the room, connecting with the top of a chair and shoving it off the pile.

Then a loud shout came from down the hall and the gloved hand retreated.

She stood rooted to her spot, her imagination running wild. What if Luke needed help? What if an accomplice was heading toward the room right now?

She jumped back when a rap sounded at the door.

“It’s me.”

Luke!

He peered into the gap between the door and the wall, eyeing the furniture.

“I’ll come through my room,” he said, and disappeared from view. Mere seconds passed before he unlocked his side and rushed into her room.

“Are you okay?” He stepped close to her, his gaze assessing.

She nodded, because she couldn’t find her voice.

“I’m sorry. I thought it was a trap. I shouldn’t have left you here. We need to get moving.” Luke was already packing his belongings into his backpack. “We’ll find somewhere else to stay tonight. It’s not safe here.”