Bloodstained Truth

Astrid

I may actually have worn a hole in the carpet by the time there’s another knock at my door. Cleo goes to answer it, then closes the door quickly and stands in front of it, paler than I’ve ever seen her.

“Cleo, what…?” I begin, starting her way.

The door shakes in its frame as an incessant banging starts. “Cleo, open this door right now!” Daxen shouts.

“No!” Cleo shouts back bravely.

“Cleo,”