Chapter 71. Lost

Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.

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“Leila!”

Someone was calling her name.

She looked around – hoping to see who it was.

Even though Leila had already a hunch about who it was.

“Leila…”

There it was again. And it was getting louder and louder. This time, she was sure.

She could hear her father calling her name.

“D-Dad…” She wanted to say out loud – but she couldn’t.

Her lips seemed to be glued together – as if she couldn’t say anything even if she wanted to.

“Leila!”

There was it… again. For the nth time – she closed her eyes firmly.

Then, she heard a loud and eerie growling sound – echoing in the depths of the forest.

Leila shivered down her spine. Her legs started to tremble – as she felt palms turning cold. Bullet of sweat started t