Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Mia's POV

The bear growled as it prowled towards me, totally ignoring the girl that lay bleeding some distance away. There was a deep gash on her shoulder blade from which blood flowed out, dripping into the small stream beside which she lay.

The scream stuck in my throat as the bear prowled towards me. Fear surged through every fiber of my being as the bear advanced, its massive form casting a shadow over the forest floor.

When it was a few yards from me, the scream finally tore out of my throat. With a speed and balance that surprised even myself, I turned on the point of my toes and fled.

Adrenaline coursed through my veins, propelling me forward, crashing through the dense undergrowth in a desperate attempt to escape the impending danger.

The forest blurred as I ran, my heart pounding in my ears. All I could think of was escaping, and perhaps, if I ran through thick parts of the forests, the trees might slow it down. Branches snagged at my dress, leaving scratches o