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Grace- POV Hailey had taken up residence in my room, her soft mumbling barely audible as she drifted into a restless sleep. I pulled the blanket over her, feeling the exhaustion in my bones as I collapsed onto the couch. The weight of the day pressed down on me, dragging me into a fitful sleep. Then, a scream—sharp, agonized—ripped through the night, jolting me awake. My heart pounded as I sat up, eyes wide. The sound was distant, but unmistakable. Hailey didn’t stir, her small body curled peacefully in bed. But I knew what I heard. Cold fear twisted in my stomach. I grabbed my jacket with trembling hands, hesitating for only a second before I forced myself to move. Was it a good idea to follow the path of danger? “Argh, I’ll check where the noise came from,” I muttered to myself, thoug