Chapter 30 The Chase

Rhea

The monster towered over me, black mist twirling at its gigantic feet. Its snout protruded from its face, pointing directly at me. Its ears twitched, picking up my every movement. Two scarlet eyes pierced the darkness. Shaggy, matted, dark fur clung to the beast, giving it the feeling of being both alive and dead.

All I could smell was the stench of rotting flesh and the metallic smell of blood on its breath. I could taste the smells, feel them in the back of my throat, and it almost made me vomit. I swallowed bile.

Fear kept me rooted to the spot. As I stared at the giant wolf creature, my heart pounded against my rib cage. I was certain it could hear my heartbeat. A voice in my head told me to run, but I couldn’t bring myself to make my legs work.

The creature stalked towards me slowly. I watched its every move, wondering if it was just curious or if it wanted to kill me. Every step closer, I could feel its hot breath on my face. I watched as it licked its jowls. It