Chapter 73. Help?

*Isla*

I am not alone….

I know that as I continue to run through the woods. My pace has slowed dramatically, though, because it’s clear to me that there are wolves all around me in the darkness, and in front of me, too.

Why am I continuing to run from the man who has already done everything he can to save my life into what could potentially be a death trap?

I can’t help but think that I am the stupidest woman alive….

Slowing my rate significantly, I peer off into the distance, looking for movement. I think I see a pair of glowing eyes up ahead. With that knowledge, I change my course, heading to my right. I wonder if I could potentially circle back to the castle and get away from these wolves. They could be castle guards that King Maddox or Beta Seth has sent after me.

But in my gut, I have a feeling that’s not who they are at all….

The idea that it would probably be a good idea to call for help also comes to mind, but I can’t do that, not n