Casey
Moving further into the forest I could hear the growls and roars of war. The battle was really here. I tried my best to avoid heavy occupied areas. Through the rancid smell of rogues and blood I couldn’t pick up Ryan’s scent.
I stopped and took a breath, focusing on mine and Ryan’s bond, but before I could pick anything up I heard snapping twigs behind me. The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end and I knew exactly what was behind me.
Turning around slowly, peering into those glowing red eyes surrounded by a black fog. My stomach dropped immediately.
“This can’t be real,” I whispered.
Its sharp and gnarled teeth twisted into a crooked smile. My heart beating out of my chest I made my escape, dashing through the forest to try and get as much distance between me and the dem
