THIRTEEN: OLIVE BRANCH

Valerie

my feet caught a branch, almost causing ny balance to dwindle, but I got on track back just fine as I sped through the forest in desperation and fear.

The sound of them coming close broke a sweat out on my forehead, but I refuse to slwo down or give up.

I could't do either, I'd die.

that wasn't an option. I've come top far ro die now. the sound of them gaining in on me rocked the forest, and a loud growl echoed through, ruffling the trees and sending a sick shiver down my spine.

They were close. They were going to catch up to me.

My breaths became ragged, and my calves burned, but I couldn't slow down.

Pushing myself, I flew through the forest, but they were faster. I could feel their jaw snapping behind me, and my panic increased.

The forest seemed to stretch, and my world came tumbling down as my leg caught a root, and I crashed onto the forest floor. Pain surged through my body, and iblet out a loud cry as they caught up to me.

Three massive and deadly wolves.

Their eye