Chapter 4: It’s an emergency

Chapter 4: It's an emergency

Freya opened her eyes the next morning, the soft light of dawn filtering through the curtains. She stretched lazily, her hand reaching out to the other side of the bed, only to find it empty. Her heart skipped a beat as she sat up, her eyes scanning the room. Tessy was gone.

Freya's house was a cozy three-bedroom bungalow, but she had insisted Tessy sleep in her room last night. After everything that had happened, she didn't want her friend to be alone. But now, panic surged through her as she realized Tessy wasn't there.

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