Odette’s Pov
I walked hurriedly down the stairs, then outside the pub house. I was already covered in sweat but couldn’t risk them catching me.
The coldness in the air trickled up my skin. My heart hammered as their footstep echoed behind me.
They are finding me. They were catching up with me.
I held onto my stomach gently, letting out a soft groan. I am in pain. It hurts; my pup twisted.
“Find her, Raymond. She must be around.” Her furious voice echoed through the forest.
My legs sprinted faster, panic gasp escaping my lips. Muscle pulled under my feet as I ran, but I didn’t look back. I dare not.
I eventually came to a halt near a river. “Find her.” Unfamiliar voices took over.
My heart raced faster, and I had no option but to dive in. Will I survive this? I held my breath befo
