Inside she could hear the sounds of banging and slamming. It had taken her forever to leave Alexander’s apartments. Forever because she was scared to death of being caught. Finally she’d gotten to her feet to move, driven by pure desperation. The bow was large and had caught on a step, nearly tripping her as she’d gone down the stairs. She’d made it to the front door and picked up her purse form where it hung on the doorknob. But then she’d had to stop and take deep breaths to dispel her fear before opening the apartment door. She knew the lobby staff were there as security for Alexander’s apartments. He’d told her that last night. Were they archers or just regular mortals? Would they be able to detect if she had the bow? What would happen if she got caught? She’d allowed herself three more deep breaths, she’d even counted, and then she’d jerked the door open and walked out into the lobby to wait for an elevator. Her parents needed her. When she had passed into the lobby she’d done her best to smile naturally at the people working behind the desk before moving to the elevators.
