CHAPTER 21

Did he leave? I asked, but the wind seemed to take away my words when I noticed someone in the woods nearby staring at me. Although it appeared to be peering out from behind a large tree where it was hidden, I was still able to see it clearly since it soon bowed down and was still carrying something in one hand.

I can tell if it's a human since my eyes aren't blurry and I'm not just acting. I was shocked to notice a green circle on my shoulder that appeared to have come from the outside and said, "Who's that?"

When I realized what that was, my eyes widened. I quickly bowed down and shut the window, but I was startled when it suddenly broke, so I yelled.

I yelled his name, "Xander!" even though I wasn't sure whether he was actually in the house. The light abruptly went out inside, and I noticed that the power had gone out.

Even though I had no idea where to go, I crawled. I was holding the items and breathing a little easier because I was probably near the door. I slowly stood up and o