The Cornered Beast

*POV=KAIA*

Nyla’s chest heaved with ragged breaths. She clutched at her heart, her lips parting as if she wanted to speak—but then, a sound slipped past them.

A chuckle.

One that went on to become a blood curdling laugh. It was a broken, chilling sound that sent a shiver down my spine, and her voice was loud enough to send the crows from the nearby trees flying into the sky. Tears streamed down he