Nadia's POV We are already near home. Tyla and I had each other for safety along the way. It's just a short walk left. I hear ruffles among the fallen leaves on the earth. What animal could be walking around at almost midnight? A thought comes to my head, but I immediately shun it. The darkest thoughts come at the darkest hours. The ruffles become closer, but I still can't make out what it is as there is no distinct or peculiar sound. A hand grabs my mouth from the back, rendering me mute. I still can't see who it is, but I start throwing blind punches. It's someone, definitely. It's definitely also a man as I feel the very short length of the hair while scrabbling for places to grab. He must be doing something to prevent Tyla coming out. It then occurs to me t

