WE SPRINTED FLAT OUT ALONG the track and this time I had no problem keeping up with Alek. A roar of fury ripped through the trees followed by Audrey, snarling and barking.

ALEK RISKED A GLANCE BACK. 'She's okay,' he gasped out. 'It's working.'

'LOUSHKA.' Alek screamed in his mind. 'HURRY! WE NEED YOU!'

BACK AT THE LODGE EVERYONE relaxed and the griffons stretched out in the sun. Sian, Kassie, and Loi lounged around a large table with the men, and ...