Harlow ran through the undergrowth of the forest. Dread shuddered through her bones as she heard the quadrupedal pattering of Zania's paws quickly gaining on her. Though Harlow had gotten a head start, her two legs could only move so fast.
I must hide.
As she frantically searched for a location she wondered where she could go, that Zania wouldn't be able to sense her. Then she heard her answer as the faint sound of water flowing filled her ears. Boudas were excellent trackers, but could she smell her if she were to walk in the stream? Harlow was willing to bet she couldn't. Running over as quickly as possible, she submerged herself in the near-freezing water.
Thankful for whatever biological changes were occurring in her body, she didn't immediately go into hypothermic shock. Neverthe
