Chapter 20They ran, and Leah felt free.
She’d done her best to let go of the fear and anxieties building up about her test, about her fears for Amy, about herself, and just let herself enjoy running through the woods with Amélie. They weren’t specifically out to hunt—Amélie had been very clear about that—but they would give chase if they found prey, and let things follow naturally.
It was helping, Leah had to admit. She did feel a little guilty for having an easier time without Amy there, but once this was all over…well. She had a feeling everything would come a bit more naturally without that constant threat over their heads.
A rustle and the scent of something musky caught her attention, and she began to change direction to follow, her back legs kicking up leaves and dirt as she picke
