Chapter 38

“Mad dog will be waiting for you at the gate, I'll meet you both at the city gates.”

“You're not coming?.” I asked in panic.

“I'll be right behind you.” “I have to take care of someone.” He replied and ran back in, leaving me alone. I quickly ran to where he told me mad dog will be waiting. But when I got to the gate, mad dog was nowhere to be seen. I began to run, I was scared I'd get captured. Derrick or Simon could not capture me, I had to make sure of that.

My hearing sense heightened, someone was on my heels. A wolf was chasing me, she had managed to slip past Derrick. It was Amelia. I ran desperately down the moonlit path into the woods. But I was no match for her, she was faster. I knew she'd get me soon at this pace.

Panicking, I ran for my life, my heart pounding in my chest. She was hot on my heels, her breath panting against my neck. I could feel her hot, fetid breath on my skin, and I could hear her claws scrabbling against the ground. I ran as fast a