The footsteps faded but Hazel’s heart didn’t stop pounding, she felt like her all energy had been drained out by Bennett’s monstrous attack on her, hence, she unknowingly fell asleep in an unfamiliar room.

In her sleep, Hazel felt like being lifted up, hanging in the air, there were slight noises in the atmosphere but she couldn’t hear them clearly, she was engulfed with the warmth which gave her a long comfortable sleep.

She felt like being in a warm cave, a gentle touch on her back was soothing her tired body and she wished it remained even when she woke up from this warm dream.

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“Hmm…” Hazel was...