Anna's POVThe forest was dark and scary.I could hear the wolves behind us, their howls tearing through the night air.I gathered my dress up in the air as I turned to my stepfather impatiently. "Father, we need to hurry!""Don't worry, girl. Keep moving, we'll get there soon." My father replied. Even though his voice was friendly enough, his reply was clipped and short, leaving no room for further questions.Something in his voice made me halt in my steps. "Father?" I asked quietly. "Is anything the matter?""Of course not, Anna." My father let out a sigh, before walking away, not waiting for me. "We still have quite a way to go, Anna. Be hasty, please."Standing in that spot, with the lantern swinging in my arms, I stared at my step father's retreating back. My skin crawled with the notion that something was amiss. Something was up, but I had no idea what it was.When my father noticed that I wasn't following him, he stopped and turned to me. "Hurry up, please Anna! We do not have
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