Kali's POV A sharp scream pierced my throat. Then I pursed my lips, pressing my eyes shut as I dragged the pin in a straight line. Pain shot through my arm, I clamped down on my lips to keep the scream in. I could feel the warm blood trickling down my arm. After gathering enough morale, I glanced down at my bleeding arm. The blood was... red. It was normal. Maybe I should give it time. Yes, I will give it time. Last time, it hadn't turned dark immediately. Something else caught my attention, the sound of hurried footsteps. I panicked. My eyes darted around, before I spotted a tree and hid behind it. Pressing my back tightly against the tree as though trying to sink into it, my heart raced frantically. The footstep came closer and then stopped. "Kora, I know it's you. I can smell you." Aiden. But still I didn't move. Not sure why, I still remained pressed against the tree. "Kora, I can smell blood. Come out, I'm not going to hurt you. I would never." He sounded
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