Relief washed over Kate as the familiar sight of her apartment building greeted her. Anna, with a silent wave, deposited her right outside the door. The absence of Deimon's car in the parking lot caused a pang of disappointment, but her exhaustion overshadowed it.
"Thank you, Anna," Kate said, her voice hoarse but sincere.
Anna's gaze softened. "Get some rest, child. You'll need your strength when Deimon returns." A knowing smile played on her lips.
With a final nod, Anna shimmered out of existence, leaving Kate alone on the doorstep. Taking a deep breath, she fumbled for her keys, the ordeal still fresh in her mind. The memory of Monica's cruelty sent shivers down her spine, but Anna's intervention ignited a flicker of hope.
Unlocking the door, she stepped inside, the emptiness of the
