Kiera's Pov

Fear rippled through me like the waves on the sea, and I began to run in the dark, adrenaline rushing through me, and filling my brain with danger signs.

My heart seemed to beat in my throat, wanting to burst out, and finally, I stumbled.

“Ah!” I screamed from the pain and the fear that I would suddenly feel something heavy and menacing land on my back.

Gasping, I struggled to get to my feet, then realized I had stumbled on the staircase. With relief mingled with terror, ...