Naomi's body slowly began to calm as her breath steadied. She had been caught off guard, overwhelmed by the unexpected intrusion.
She hadn't even noticed when he had arrived. In fact, she should have heard the slightest noise, but all she could hear was the pounding of her own heartbeat, loud and insistent in her ears. She had expected to hear footsteps at the very least, but there had been nothing—he had simply appeared out of nowhere. The shock of it hit her like a sudden wave, leaving her speechless. Still, she couldn't comprehend how he had moved so silently, her mind racing as she tried to make sense of it. How had he slipped into the room without making a sound?
