From A Distance

Katherine pov

I abruptly woke up, startled by a scream that pierced the air from a distance. My heart raced as I shot up from my sleep, and to my surprise, Brenda was already on her feet, equally alarmed by the sound. I forced myself out of the ground too.

Our eyes met, a shared sense of urgency passing between us. Without wasting a second, we hurriedly dashed out of the clinic where we had spent the night. The adrenaline surged through my veins, propelling me forward.

As we emerged outside, a crowd had already gathered, their faces etched with panic and confusion. The atmosphere was charged with fear and uncertainty, magnified by the worried murmurs that filled the air.

Driven by a combination of curiosity and a need to assess the situation, Brenda and I pushed through the chaotic mass of people. We maneuvered our way through the crowd, pushing everyone in our way gently, determined to reach the center of the commotion and find out what had caused such a disturbance.

With each step,