Chapter 15 - Disaster and Drugs

Murmurs fill the entire room which is now pitch black.

“What is going on here?!"

Dario sighs in frustration.

Hardin feels small fingers gripping his arm tightly. He hears heavy breathing and he is suddenly concerned. He could tell who it was from the scent of her perfume.

“Layla. Are you okay?”

“I-I'm afraid of the dark”

Layla managed to whisper while she hyperventilated. Hardin places two hands on her shoulders barely seeing anything.

“Relax Layla! Take deep breaths okay”

The lights suddenly come on and everyone is relieved. Layla is on the floor covered in sweat as she struggled to breath. Hardin pat's her back softly until she regains her regular breathing.

“Thank you sir”

She manages to stand to her feet looking pale.

“Are you sure you don't want to go home? Maybe we should go to the hospital?"

A loud shriek is heard from a group of guests. Hardin, Layla, Dario and Karina all rush to see people huddled together as multiple screams are heard.

Hardin pushes his way through to