[Flashback continues.]
Lina woke up, startled by the darkness that blinded her vision. She could feel her eyes physically open, but couldn't see anything. Her ears were sharp and she heard rustling in the distance. Nothing could drown out the noisy sound of her erratic heart.
Thump. Thump. Thump.
It was all that Lina could hear. Blood rushed to her ears and she could feel her heart beating like a wild horse on an open plain. She was terrified, but realized her hands and legs could move.
"H-hello…?" Lina stammered.
Silence.
Then, something grabbed her arms. Lina screamed in fear, swinging her hand in response. Immediately, it connected with skin.
PAK!
An abruptslap echoed in the air. Lina didn't stop there. She rose to her knees and began to beat at the person. Her fists were small, but they were fast. She kicked, hit and shoved her way past the obstacle.
"Dove!" Kade demanded, seizing her waist before she could run.
