Tears quickly welled up and overflowed from her eyes. The overwhelming humiliation left Regina feeling utterly worthless. She had already been humiliated by Waldo enough, but tonight, under the moonlight, he seemed like a beast emerging from the deep woods, his gaze filled with an irresistible ferocity.
"Thud, thud!"
The knocking on the door made her heart stop. Regina could barely breathe, and Waldo's touch felt like sharp claws scraping across her skin, carrying an undeniable power. She wanted to struggle, but no sound came from her lips. Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating both her and Waldo, their shadows stretching long, as if the distance between them was closing.
The sounds from outside grew clearer, and Regina's nerves tightened, as if she could sense the presence of those about to enter. Yet Waldo remained calm, like a predator lurking in the dark, his eyes glinting with an inscrutable light.
