"We should head back," she said, pulling the bag over her shoulder. The fish squirmed, and Barrel laughed.
He grabbed the bag from her and pointed up the hill. "Lead the way, madam."
Eva's heart wrenched. She liked how happy and funny he was. She liked seeing him smile and seeing the carefree laughter. She wished it would last forever.
Eva rolled her eyes and headed in the direction they had come. They walked, chatting about the weather and the next destination.
She sighed, about to ask him when they were going to leave, when a soft whimper broke the air, making them both freeze.
"What was that?" Eva asked, looking at Barrel.
Barrel looked around, his eyes searching the woods.
The sound came once more, and Eva frowned. It sounded like an animal in pain. Her heart ached.
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