I rushed out of the barrier without care. It turned out that the people inside could pass through safely.

Krell followed me. He grabbed my hand and was even a little fierce.

"Krell, let me go!" My wrist hurt from his grip.

"No." Krell grabbed me a little harder, and I lost my balance. Gravity forced me to fall towards him.

Just as I closed my eyes to accept Krell's help, a pair of bony hands took mine and yanked me aside.

"Mia, are you okay?" Kasim asked, ...