Chapter 30: Quick Start

Seth, Nate, and Logan had followed Susanna's trail across the desert and past the spring. The scent had been faint by the water but there was enough of a trail that they were able to pick their way along the stream until they reached the forest. Through the forest they found an obvious path with broken branches and trampled brush.

They walked through the trees, following the scent until they came upon the brook and crossed over to the other side. Her scent was still fresh enough they could pick it up without much difficulty. There was a faint scent of Izzy and Kate as well. There they found the giant tree where Susanna had left her scent earlier. They inspected the tree closely.

“Is there a way inside?” Logan asked.

“It looks like there’s a spot near the roots here where you can climb under the trunk,” Seth said, gesturing toward the far side of the tree.

“There’s no way we would fit inside there,” Nate said, squinting at the small hole. “But, someone