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We have been here for some time.

I reached for my phone inside my pocket to check what time it was. It's already nine in the evening.

We haven't even eaten yet.

I let out a deep sigh. I made myself feel as if I was already hungry. I didn't feel the hunger.

I suddenly felt nervous and apprehensive. If we can't immediately find help from anyone, we tend to starve here inside. Yes, and we are safe from the wild animals that roam outside.

But we're going to die of hunger.

Slowly

One by one.

That's why we really need to try to find a signal and call for immediate help.

Maybe somehow we can find a signal if we just look in different parts of the house.

Because otherwise, we will be weakened one by one.

The house is big and has a second floor. If we go up there to the higher part of the house, we might find at least a little signal to call who.

I tried to pick up my cellphone to see if there would be at least one bar.

But Macey held my arm.

I looked at her. "Yes, baby?"

"Im hungry," she said.

This is what I'm saying.

When I looked back at my companions, who were stunned by the conversation, I could see the fear on their faces.

"I didn't eat either." Chren said.

"But I'm not yet hungry, I ate too much during snack time, I have a cracker in my pocket. You can eat this for now, little girl."

"I have food in my bag, by the way," he added, which made me happy.

He handed Macey a biscuit.

The boy's face brightened when he reached for what he was given to eat.

"Thank you." She was grateful.

I opened it for her.

"How about you guys? Aren't you hungry yet?" I asked.

At once, they shook again.

"Okay," I sigh.

A little less than halfway through his meal, Macey had already released the biscuit when suddenly a howl from outside prevailed throughout the household. From that distance,

Confused, Chren got up from his seat and went to the door.

I heard him whisper some curses.

I could feel how confused he was at the sudden appearance of that loud howl from outside the house.

Just near where we are.

I was sure of that because of the strength of the howl that seemed to be just around the corner from the house.

If observed, the owner of that howl may even enter, especially if it is loud.

It can damage some parts where there are already faults.

Several times, Chren went back and forth from the door and on which side, he strictly made sure the barrier would not collapse. He even pulled out the single sofa he had been sitting on earlier to add to the weight of the barrier at the main door.

Abi and Francine both ran to the kitchen, where another door is located.

They also immediately returned and were told that the barriers were in place.

I hugged Macey, who was now trembling with fear.

"Shh. Stop crying, okay? Everything is under control. Bad animals can't enter."

I repeatedly assured her that everything was fine.

Sobbing, she wiped away the tears and tried to calm herself.

After a while, the howl we heard a while ago disappeared.