With that taken care of, I laid my hand on the door, but didn’t press forward. The anxiety that had built with each step had increased tenfold once we stepped into the hallway. With them just on the other side of the door, it was hard to move. Paralyzed by my emotions, I was only able to notice the gentle hand on my shoulder, jolting me. Glancing at the hand, I saw Daphne staring at me with worry filled sapphire orbs. She gave my shoulder a squeeze, whispering, "I will never leave your side."