“You can’t come in,” I say, trying to keep my tone neutral even though my panic is rising. This is Jack here, not a stranger. Aside from the emotions he can inflict, he would never hurt me. Not in the way I fear. “Taylor, you’re hurt; I want to make sure you get situated. If you need to reach anything or need help, I want to make sure you can do it. Then I’ll leave.” I’m at my door now, keys poised at the ready to stab as if I haven’t known this man my whole life. “You can’t come in.” My voice shakes. Jack rolls his eyes, but in front of me, I see no one but a dark, hooded figure here to
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