Chapter 5. Captured

Kira's POV

I gasped, feeling like the air was being sucked out of me. My heartbeat was beating like crazy and cold sweat fumed over me. I remember being followed and almost getting robbed, but being clawed and almost by a... monster. 

Was it... a dream? 

I thought it was a dream.  

Looking around, I was back in my room. Confusion laced over me as I could not remember how I got here. 

I tried to gain balance, but my feet clamored and I fell to the floor. 

If it was a dream, why are my feet so weak?  

And I feel like I just ran a marathon. 

I breathed deeply, the house was eerily quiet.  

Just then, the door opened, cutting my own thoughts. 

I could see Bryce, my stepbrother coming in and he sighed in relief, “Thank goodness your awake, Itzy.” He then helped me up, “What are you doing on the floor?” 

I cleared my throat, “I was just... trying to stand up.” I said, and I