25
Today’s been a great day. I’ve finally gone hunting completely solo. I suppose I could count that first rabbit, but I’d rather just forget about that.
Even though our stock of blood is pretty high, I really needed to do this. I mean, it’s not like I haven’t caught the odd animal myself or anything, but it’s the fact that Kate trusts me not to go rogue, and start hunting down little old ladies, or sneak into town to catch a movie. Those urges are behind me now. I’ve grown up. Well, in my head at least.
I drop the sheep onto the table and smirk at Kate. “What do you think? It’s not exactly a rhino—but it’s a start.”
“Well done, Thea. I’m proud of you.”
Kate slides the plastic jug under the sheep’s head and then punctures its throat with the knife. Blood gushes out, filling it up to t
