Aliyah’s POV

The light burned my eyes as I tried to open them and my entire body felt heavy. I blocked the light with my hand and tried to figure out what was happening. Then I remembered.

My heart stopped and I could feel the goose bumps in my skin.

But why was I still alive?

I knew I shouldn’t have gone hunting alone. Ever since Lyra returned with a bruise and a tale that she had been attacked by a rogue wolf, I knew the plains was dangerous.

I could still remember the growl of the wolf. It hadn’t been one. Three. I was surrounded.

But I didn’t understand...