Chapter 738

Freya froze before a figure towering over her. Its arms, easily ten feet long, were spread wide. Long, slender legs like utility poles supported the enormous form. A massive leaf, its edges frayed, served as a hat, completely obscuring the figure's face and eyes. A gust of wind sent a mournful howl through the air. "A… A ghost!" Freya shrieked, bolting back toward the cave. Her mind reeled, and her legs pumped uncontrollably. Even if she wanted to stop, she couldn't. She didn't even know how long she ran until she stumbled back into the cave. Collapsing, she dropped the bowl and burrowed beneath her blanket, trembling violently. Ryan and the other three women watched in bewilderment. "What's wrong with Freya?" "Look at how scared she is. It's like she has seen a ghost!" "I've never seen her being so afraid before!" Ryan, sensing something was wrong, rushed to her side. Her trembling form filled him with shock, confusion, and deep concern. "What happened, Freya? Why did you com