My heart was pounding in my chest as I tried to slow my breathing. The hunter was near, I knew he’d be able to sense my fear.

“Shh.. Anya.” I whispered to my little sister who was sniffling right beside me. “If you don’t stop crying we will never be able to find mom and dad.”

“I’m trying, Mary.” My sister clung tighter too me.

The wind shifted and I felt the breeze blowing in my hair. A low howl sounded. I knew then the hunter had caught onto our scent.

“Run Anya!” I screamed at my little sister, “Run to the river. Quickly Now.”

“What about you Mary?” Anya asked a worried look on her face.

“I’m going to make a false trail, I’ll circle back and meet you at Silver Stone Lake. Float the river to the lake Anya. Don’t get out until you make it to the bottom.”

“Mary, I’m scared.” Anya whispered to me, clinging tighter.

I knew the hunter would be on us in a matter of minutes. If we had any chance of freedom and finding mom and dad, then we had to leave now.

and grabbed Anya’s head, holding her face between

brave. I need you to

the lake?” Anya asked,

loudly, not wanting to make a promise that I

promise Anya.

towards the river. The Hunters howl was growing closer, I knew he’d be here

sharp stick off the floor, and plunged it into my hand, leaving a deep gash, that began to fill with blood, I clenched my hand in a fist and took off running in the opposite direction, towards the

running low on food about halfway through the week, and

a place to hide from the Hunter. I tried every door on every house, and almost gave up until I came across a small shack. I twisted the handle

in my chest. He would be onto me soon. But at least

my hands against my mouth, trying to muffle my cry. How was it possible, How did they manage to capture Anya.

There’s no use in hiding.

the leader. He was double the size of the other, and he looked to be about twice his age. I held my breath and imagined my heart beat slowing. The continued to walk

you come out now,” the leader spoke, “we will take

ended up being given to the Alpha of the Wolf Pack to do as he pleased. Anya was too young. If they kept her, they’d send her away to their “Orphanage,” where she would be kept until she came of age. The witches, who governed the

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