Chapter 36
Rebecca
It took me about three hours to get back to Hazycreek.
The sun had just set when I let myself be swallowed by that gloomy forest that I knew well.
I was frightened, my hands were sweating and a strong restlessness was turning my stomach.
When I got to the Black Raven Hill gate, I stood gazing inside.
I didn't know how to introduce myself, then I heard Beck's barking and saw her whizzing around the fountain.
I felt like crying.
The border collie stopped to smell the air, pointed her ears in my direction and wagged her tail coming toward me.
«Beck's come back here!»
Hanna had come out of the trees chasing her dog and when she saw me, she petrified.
«Reb!» she exclaimed in amazement. She rushed to join me by opening the gate and throwing her arms around my neck w
