Aryansh held Sahasra tight against his broad chest, his strong arms locked around her so firmly that no matter how much she kicked her legs or thrashed her hands, she couldn't slip down even an inch.

Moving like a shadow through the silent corridor, he carried her step by step up the wooden stairs, making sure not a single floorboard squeaked. Reaching his room, he pushed the heavy door open, stepped inside, and kicked it shut behind them, turning the lock with a soft click.