NovelEnglishChapter 200-2 "Hey, you're my sister. Looking out for you is my job," Xavier said, puffing up a little.
"Now that's the kind of son I like to see," Howard said with asmile. "I'll take the lead. Danielle, you and your mom stay in the middle." "Danielle nodded. "Got it." "With Howard in front, they moved forward in tense silence.
No one dared breathe too loudly.
"As they moved deeper into the cave, the squeaking grew louder, filling the air like an eerie soundtrack.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Danielle switched off her flashlight and glanced up. Her stomach churned. The ceiling was covered with bats, massive ones, way larger than anything she had ever seen.
"Howard, Vivian, and Xavier followed her gaze, a hatever calm they had managed to hold onto vanished: Their knées felt weak, anda S creeping dread settled over them. If the.bats decided to attack, theydn't stand a chance.
"Then, out of nowhere, Xavier let out a loud hiccup. The sound echoed through the cavern, startling a few bats into restless motion.
"Xavier slapped his hand over his mouth, his face was pale. 'Really? A hiccup now?' he cursed himself silently as he glanced nervously at the ceiling.
"The rest of the group froze, barely daring to breathe as the bats stirred.
"A handful flapped their wings and darted around, but eventually, they settled down again. The silence returned, thick and heavy, but their relief was short-lived.
The next second, Vivian stepped on a branch. Th€ Sound was particularly toud in the empty cave Their netits sank. Sbats were already flying towards them. 00 inact all the bats on the top ofthe cave seemed to wak@up and flЄw towards them.
Light the fire!" Danielle yelled, her voice cutting through the panic.
"The squeaking grew louder, the chilling sound wrapping around them like a threat.
"What do we do? They're coming right at us!" Xavier yelped, glancing back nervously. His stomach churned at the sight of the swarm, and his legs felt like jelly. "Howard fumbled with the lighter, his hands shaking. No matter how hard he tried, it wouldn't catch. "Dad, givethe lighter," Danielle said sharply. "We'll run ahead and figure it out." "Howard passed it to her, his face flushed with guilt. The swarm was almost on them, and he hadn't even managed this simple task.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDanielle darted behind Xavier without hesitation, her movements quick and deliberate. "Keep moving! I'll hold them off and catch up."
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His jaw clenched, his eyes full of determination. "Mom, you and Dad go ahead. Find somewhere safe. I'll stay with Danielle and protect her."
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"Howard grabbed Vivian's arm and pulled her fpGard "Let's go. Danielle knows what'she's doing. We can't ~ make thi@harder for her!" Vivian wa olance back at the kids with ag heayyheart. 'Why did I step om that bratich? Now Danielle and Xavier are paying the price.'
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