Chapter Twenty-OneThey had only gone a matter of meters when Clare's legs began to give way. The irregular surface would have been fine for a fit and healthy Clare Rosser, used to outdoor terrain and a regular hiker since childhood. It was not the case anymore.
Terrick caught her as she began to crumple.
“I… I can't,” she gasped, sweat running down her forehead. “It's too much.” A chill ran down her back and she began to shiver.
“You have to, girl. You stay put and we're done. Your mind is stronger than your body. Remind yourself of that fact and get the hell up.”
In the distance Clare heard the whine of an engine labouring at speed. Was it the Ashby deputies? Terrick pulled her forward despite her body protesting with shocks of pain. They made it through the trees to within sight of t
