C14 Choosing her

“Exol?”

My blood ran cold. I knew that voice. I turned toward the door, almost boring a hole in it with my eyes. “Are you expecting someone?” I ask Exol not looking at him.

He didn't respond, I walked to the door, my hand frozen on the handle.

When I opened it, I found Clarisse standing there, her eyes wide with shock as she recognized who was before her.

“Clarisse,” I whispered