Hours before the break of dawn, Leila had jolted awake wide-eyed, panting, and breaking out in cold sweat.
There was a small movement from beside her, followed by soft sounds of breathing. Leila glanced at her sister, Liese, who had insisted to sleep in her room. They had slept so late at last night, keeping close together, and whispering stories as they lay on Leila's bed, side by side.
The sight of Liese breathing calmed her nerves slightly. She had another horrifying dream that was completely different from the dreams that frequented her nights. Unlike those, what she dreamt right now was more like someone had paid a visit in her mind.
Leila slowed her breathing and tried to quiet the loud beating of her heart that echoed in her ears. But if refused to be controlled.
Leila sighed, p
