NATALIE

With my heart hammering in my throat, I pull the door open slightly.

“ What are you doing? I heard noise coming from your room. ” She blinks at me, her droopy eyes screaming that she woke up from her deep slumber.

How good is her hearing to be able to pick up noise from a soundproof room even in sleep?

I swallow hard and look around.

“ I — I was in the bathroom, taking a shower. ” I have never lied so confidently before, I can guarantee.

Unconsciously, I fix my wet hair to hide the ma