Josie POV

My hands shook so violently I could barely push myself off the ground.

The impact had stolen the air from my lungs. The impact stole the air from my lungs. This couldn't be happening. It had to be a nightmare from hell. 

I scrambled backward, my palms scraping against rocks. My eyes searched my surroundings, nothing. Nothing except the endless forest and towering trees. No sounds, only the chirping of birds.

My panic increased, clawing my skin.  I finally got my footing and bolted, but I didn't make it three steps when I was thrown to the hard ground again, and a pain exploded on my face. He...