Ben ran through the woods as fast as he could. He knew he had to make it to the top of this hill and to the observation tower before he was found. He wasn't sure what was at the top of the tower but he knew it was his only chance. He could hear many things from the wildlife around him but he could not hear Emily. His senses were razor sharp but he couldn't see her, hear her, smell her, nothing. If she was close she was doing very well at remaining hidden.

As he entered a small clearing he saw Emily standing against a tree filing her nails...