Koko's POV

I came out of hiding and ran as fast as my weak legs could carry me. I didn't know where I was going, but anywhere was better than here. If I remained, they might track me down and capture me again.

I was running out of breath, but I needed to keep moving. At least, if I kept running, I might find a village or something and look for help there.

I halted when I saw that night had come. It was not usually safe outside by this time, because of rogue wolves. Me getting captured by them would be worse. They'd kill me immediately if they set...