The Unknocked Door

She drew in a breath, hands pressing against the bench as she started to rise—

And then the light went out.

Just like that, the invitation vanished.

And her heart dropped with it.

The balcony light—gone.

Like a door quietly closing in her face.

Her breath caught. Her heart, already bracing for impact, stumbled in her chest.

Was he… done for the night?

Had she waited too long?

A cold knot curl