Alexa's Point Of View

Looking left and right cautiously, I went into my room and rushed to open the envelope. I just received a new letter from Lyell. He replied quicker than I thought. I brought out the letter and began to to read. 

"Gosh, I can't believe you're really alive, Alexa. I was so happy when I received your letter. I'm sorry for not contacting you all these years. Honestly, I went through hell in the hands of Darco. I was caged underground and tortured by him. I was able to escape a few months ago and I sought for you immediately I left. I was told you were...