Chapter 11

4. Quickie In The Elevator

Kiara found herself thrust into the corner of the elevator, her legs trembling as the elevator vibrated again.

“What's happening?” She asked herself.

The thick blackness of the elevator enveloped her to a suffocating point that she clawed her fingers on the metal walls to support her weight as she gasped for air.

“Help me.” Her voice shook, and tears stung the corners of her eyes as she strained her eyes to catch sight of anything.

Now that the tables had turned and she was desperate for any aid, she hoped by some surreal means Dante hadn't teleported out of the elevator, leaving her behind.

She bit down on her lips till she felt the metallic taste of blood as she found the courage to say his name.

“Da-Dante.” She called.

Not a single movement nor sound came from his end, and panic struck her guts.

“I know you hate me, okay, but please say something. I'm—I'm—her words choking her thr