Author's note: this is from Duke's point of view
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I reached the second floor of the college dormitory and glanced at Sergio, silently telling him to stay at the stair exit. No one should come and interrupt me as I need a few minutes for this plan to be set in motion.
I knocked on the door and as soon as the doorknob moved, I pushed the door open and stepped into the room.
I saw Adele and Willow staring at me in disbelief and I could sense fear swelling within them as their heartbeats became audible.
Since I was watching Sanya for four years, it was inevitable for me to bump into them occasionally, so I am not a stranger.
Their reaction told me they are guilty but speaking my mind will not produce any results.
"I'm not going to hurt you. I only want to talk.", I said with my hands up in the air, to indicate that I mean no harm.
They relaxed a bit, and that was enough for me to start.
