HURRY

The way she saw it, the only way out for her was to complete her mission, and then leave Moonwood as soon as it was done. This was why she worked on her investigation daily, pursuing leads wherever she could.

She often went around town, tapping into the memories of the town itself, seeking a glimpse of her prey. She sat on park benches, touched streetlamps, buildings, and everything that could give her a clue of what she was looking for.

The exercise was admittedly a colossal waste of time. Whatever memories she got from the town were of things happening within the town. That knowledge was useless to her, at best. The thing she sought tormented the woods.

Irrespective of that, it was a better alternative than being in King’s house. She occupied herself with activities to avoid the damn man. Still, she could always feel him watching her with his golden, searching eyes.

She parked in front of a convenience store. She hadn’t really planned on going there, but her mind had worked on its o