C12 A Beacon of Hope

Eileen burst in, her face twisted in rage.

"Did you really think you could just hide away and all would be well?" Eileen taunted. "You have no idea of the storm you've invited."

"Eileen, this isn't the place for your venom," I countered, my voice firm despite the fear stirring inside me. "Leave now."

Unfazed, she advanced, her gaze sharp with spite. "You're mistaken, Jacqueline