Chapter 23

Something wet was smeared on her chin and neck. It was cold and slippery. It felt like...blood. Shana felt panic rising within her. Her breathing quickened. Suddenly, all the sounds disappeared. Everything was dead silent.

Suddenly she felt warm breath against her neck. It tickled her skin and sent shivers down her spine.

She jumped back, knocking over the coffee table on the way. Before she knew it, she was backing away, clutching onto her chest in fear.

Shana turned around and saw a tall man standing behind her. His long white hair was tied into a ponytail. His blue eyes stared into hers.

His face looks familiar. Where has she seen him before?

The man stepped closer to her. Shana's breathing increased. She felt as if someone was standing behind her. Someone grabbed her hair and pulled her hair.

"No!".

He leaned forward and brushed the tip of her nose with his. The air was cold on her skin. Tears started streaming down her face. She screamed in pain as she felt cold lips brushing aga