“Help!” Kirsty's heart pounded in her chest as she rode the black horse deeper into the woods, her fear and desperation pushing her forward. The chaos and destruction she had witnessed back at the pack's ranch had left her shaken and filled with a sense of urgency to escape. The image of dead bodies, the scent of smoke, and the sounds of battle still lingered in her mind, fueling her determination to find safety.
She had hoped that by venturing into the woods, she would be able to find help or stumble upon someone who could offer assistance. But as her desperate cries for help filled the air, they were met only with silence. The dense forest swallowed her voice, leaving her feeling isolated and alone.
The eerie silence of the forest added to Kirsty's growing unease. The absence of any re
