Beyond control

As night came, I headed to my small room, feeling a mix of excitement and fear. Rachel had left me a neat note: "Be careful, darling. Remember, this place is dangerous." I put the note in my pocket. I was very tired, so I lay down on my bed, thinking about the day. Soon, I fell asleep without realizing what my choice meant. A soft knock on my door woke me up hours later. My heart raced as I said, "Come in." The door opened, and I saw Harrison's shape in the dim light. He shut the door, and the sound echoed in the small room. "Hey," he said quietly, stepping closer. I could see he was tense. "We need to talk." My heart skipped. Was he going to tell me to stop leading him on? To remind me of his engagement? Or maybe he wanted to end things before they got worse. I sat up, trying to push away my fears. "Okay," I said, trying to sound calm. Harrison took a deep breath and said, "I can't stop thinking about you, Emma. Since the first day I saw you, I've wanted you, but I didn't think it was