That yell had taken more out of her than she thought it would but by the sounds of what she heard in response, it was worth it. Someone had heard, someone was asking what it was. Alexa tried to muster enough strength for another yell, uncertain she'd ever get this chance again if this man was allowed to get to what he had planned.

She couldn't. It had become one of her greatest fears ever since she'd had Emmerson; having her little girl wake up one day to her mother not coming home and it only grew worse the longer she stayed away.

Despite the pain that coursed through her, and the heavy way her limbs felt, Lex knew she couldn't give up. It wasn't an option.

Then she heard it. A voice she recognized though it had taken an extra beat.

"Korpsit!" A sudden rush of adrenaline jolted through her. "Korpsit, help!" Was she already too late? Had the goblin brushed by as he liked doing? Alexa could only pray he hadn't. "Korpsit!"