Wolf In Sheep Clothing

Aimee's P.O.V

In panic, I turned my head to look at her, only to find her totally asleep.

Lifting her into my arms, a chuckle slipped out of me. “I found us a shelter, Ella. You’re going to be safe!”

Quickening my pace, I reached the cavern in mere seconds. Gently, I dropped her by the entrance and checked inside. Thankfully, it was empty and spacious enough for us.

From the moth-eaten blankets and pots, I could tell someone had once lived here.

“Perfect,” I murmured under my breath and went back outside. I carried Ella back into the cavern and she almost fell from my arms.

“I’m so tired.” She murmured sleepily, her eyes shut tightly. She was so fragile, like a porcelain doll that could break at any moment.

“I know, Ella,” I said into her ears. “Me too.”

Rising to my feet, I grabbed a few empty bottles from the corner of the room. “Just hang on while I go fetch some wood for a fire. I’ll also wander a bit to see if I could find a stream or something to get water.”

She only murm