Chapter Twenty

Kiera's Pov

Fear rippled through me like the waves on the sea, and I began to run in the dark, adrenaline rushing through me, and filling my brain with danger signs.

My heart seemed to beat in my throat, wanting to burst out, and finally, I stumbled.

“Ah!” I screamed from the pain and the fear that I would suddenly feel something heavy and menacing land on my back.

Gasping, I struggled to get to my feet, then realized I had stumbled on the staircase. With relief mingled with terror, I began to climb, using my hands and legs.

I got to the very top, and pushed…

“Ah…” I cried as the floorboard came open, revealing light. Immediately, I hoisted myself onto it, and tumbled into the room, hurriedly sealing the floorboard shut.

Why wasn't there some kind of lock to it? What if the creature came bounding up the stairs in search of me, and leaped against the floorboard?

What would happen when I was locked in the room when it came?

A new wave of dread filled me up. If the Cryogen managed t