Nyra’s POV
I crouched low behind a thick bush, the bow steady in my hands. A small creature,something like a squirrel, was digging under a tree root, unaware of me watching. I held my breath, one eye closed, focusing only on its tiny movements. My arm straightened, fingers tightening on the string.
Now.
I released. The arrow shot through the air and struck clean, right through its belly. The squirrel let out a faint squeal and fell still.
“Got you!” I yelled as I jumped up and did a little dance, laughing softly. I rushed over, pulled the arrow out, and lifted my prize by the tail.
Still grinning, I ran back toward the cave. “Master Zee!” I called out. “Look what I caught!”
Zee turned at the sound of my voice. His eyes brightened when he saw the small animal in my hand.
“Amazing, A
