Katherine pov
I abruptly woke up, startled by a scream that pierced the air from a distance. My heart raced as I shot up from my sleep, and to my surprise, Brenda was already on her feet, equally alarmed by the sound. I forced myself out of the ground too.
Our eyes met, a shared sense of urgency passing between us. Without wasting a second, we hurriedly dashed out of the clinic where we had spent the night. The adrenaline surged through my veins, propelling me forward.
As we emerged outside, a crowd had already gathered, their faces etched with panic and confusion. The atmosphere was charged with fear and uncertainty, magnified by the worried murmurs that filled the air.
Driven by a combination of curiosity and a need to assess the situation, Brenda and I pushed through the chaoti
