The Prey

I gasped desperately. My feet dug into the forest floor but that didn’t matter. All I could focus on was running away.

I thought I could over run this but I tumbled only to be devoured by the bitter cold. I didn’t dare look back. My heartbeat hammered against my ribs echoing like the drums of a hunted animal. I felt like an animal.

I tore through the forest floor.

It felt like everything around me held its breath.

Adrenaline rushed through my veins abut all I could was cry. And pray.

I knew there was no one to catch me if I fell—except him.

And there was...