Chapter 27

I could feel him from the other side of the door. His presence was overwhelming even with a barrier between us. My heartbeat turned erratic, and I breathed through my nose, forcing a deep gulp of air. I softly opened the door and walked inside. Closing it behind me, my gaze instantly found Lyov. Master was sitting on his usual couch, the seat that belonged to me. The same place he always sat to watch me play the piano.