ISABEL’S POV
The strange scent in the air only grew stronger as Lila and I moved deeper into the woods. Every step we took felt like we were walking into the unknown, into something far darker than just a simple kidnapping. Which was exactly what was happening I guess.
The footprints we had seen earlier weren’t just strange—they were unnatural. Too big for a normal wolf. Too distorted for a human. Which meant it wasn't a wolf, and it wasn't a human either.
I felt a shiver run down my spine as I clutched Lila’s wrist, pulling her to a stop. “Something isn’t right,” I whispered.
She looked around warily, her brows furrowing. “You’re just realizing that now? You didn't notice that before you dragged us here, sturborn girl?"
Before I could answer, a deep growl rumbled through the air, ca
