CHAPTER 35

I ran in the opposite direction, jumping over fallen logs and muddy earth. I could hear the snarling of the wolf behind me. My heart beat wildly and my blood pumped in my ears as I ran faster than I ever did in my whole life.

I ignored the ache in my muscles and the fear that was going to kill me. I would not be mauled by a wolf. I jumped over a puddle, missed a footing, and fell to the floor. The ground was sloppy around the area because I rolled until I hit something hard. Spots danced in my vision and the darkness threatened to overtake me but I fought hard to keep my eyes open. I looked around. I was in unfamiliar territory.

It was either I was still in the forest, an unclaimed territory and vulnerable to the rogues or I was now in another wolf pack. I don't know which would turn out better for me but for my own sake, I wished I was on pack territory. I took a step forward and I felt a sharp pain in my ankle. It wasn't twisted but I must have hit it somewhere. I walked further aw