"Natalia, open this door." Phoenix's insistent knocking of my wooden door pulled me away from my meditating. I frowned and turned to Jayden who laughed at the corner and signaled with his hand that he would leave. I nodded and turned my attention back to the sound on my door.
"Natalia." I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, ready to face Phoenix. My heart warmed at the thought of him coming to see me every day but I still couldn't get over the fact that he basically disrespected my identity.
"Natalia, it's been a week! My patience is running thin! I won't stand for this any longer!" His voice took on a hard edge and the room felt like it vibrated with his anger. My heart ran a fast pace as I stood up and winced when my joints cracked.
Before I could even get to the door, it burst ope
