The Old God (4)

'RRING'

The sound of the bell being rung reverberated throughout the entire village. Beastpeople slowly came out of their homes, their face just like Lydia's showed worry.

" Is everything alright ?", I gently nudge Lydia who seemed to be in a daze, " You look nervous."

" I'm fine.", Lydia answered back swiftly.

" Why is the Lion tribe uh- doing whatever it is that they're doing?"

" I should have told you this earlier, the lion tribe's village is just beside ours and we have an amicable relationship with them but lately....everyone's been a little on edge."

" Why ?"

"It's difficult to explain...…both the villages are facing a hard time because of a serial killer."

…..

" What ?!", I ask faking surprise.

" I know it's a lot to take in, we didn't say anything because we didn't want to frighten you...", Lydia says, guilt visible on her furry face.

'sigh'

I let out a sigh and massage my head in an effort to look conflicted.