He Wouldn't Want You

I raised both fists and hammered against the heavy wood of Kaelen’s bedroom door, putting all my weight behind every strike. The wood shuddered under the impact, sending dull thuds echoing through the empty upstairs hallway.

"Kaelen! Open the door right now!" I yelled, loud enough to wake anyone within a block.

Inside the bedroom, the rhythm cut short. A low, sharp curse followed, rich with ir