Adora held her breath, hearing the sound of steps coming closer. As the sound of rough breathing became more and more audible, a heart-breaking realization came to her. That voice was not an animal. It was a human voice. And even more terrifying, it was a voice she recognized.
"Daren-" Adora whispered to herself.
Instantly her body felt stiff, like something was tense from within. Daren, one of the group members who was supposed to be a comrade, was now a threat. The sound of his labored breathing became clearer, like a predator stalking its prey.
"Adora-" Daren said her name again, this time in a much deeper, more seductive tone as if there was something very dark behind his words.
Adora's heart raced. She knew there was no time. If she didn't move now, it would be too late. With quic
