I slammed the door shut right in his smug face. He pleaded for me to open the door. True to form, the asshole actually thought I would obey.
I had no sympathy left. No guilt, either, not for him. I took a moment to savor the scream. I bet I had a smile on my face.
It was all that I had time for.
The Dark Presence was inside the lodge with me.
Departure Manuscript: Wake and the Dark Presence in the Lodge
