Chapter 28

Twillow listened for the woman as she flew. She followed the sound of the woman's screams and cries and was soon able to locate her in a clearing amid the forest. She had long, dark brown hair and medium toned skin. She was naked save for the ropes that bound both of her arms to the trunk a big tree. She was on her knees, sobbing and seemed clearly exhausted from fighting her bonds.

Who had done this to her and why?

With a quick drop of her wings, Twillow glided down the rest of the way and came to a running landing in front of the bound woman. The naked woman cried out but then stared at her with wonder through tear-filled eyes.

Twillow held up her hands and approached quietly, "It's ok. I'm here to help you."

"Wh-What?" the woman stammered in a strained voice.

Twillow observed the tree and the ropes that bound the woman, trying to find a way to unbind her, "Who did this to you?"

The woman shook her head as if she didn't want to say.

"You don't know? Why would they tie you up out her