Suddenly, a loud bang shattered the stillness. Nathan’s eyes flew open, his heart pounding. A dark figure appeared in the window panel of the door, sprinting toward the exit. The shape was swift, fleeting—nothing more than a shadow. Nathan’s breath caught in his throat, panic seizing him.
For a moment, fear paralyzed him. His mind raced, trying to make sense of what he had seen. His body tensed, adrenaline flooding his system. But then, with a shaky breath, Nathan calmed himself. “Ha ha, very funny guys,” he said loudly, trying to steady his nerves.