There was a strangled cry from the border of the compound. The wolf clearly heard it, launching off in the direction of the buck.

Amelia took off, back to the compound, not stopping or slowing until she was fully back inside The Main.

Amelia's chest heaved with the effort of dragging in more breaths, her legs shaking as the adrenaline subsided. She cursed herself for letting herself get this out of shape. She leaned against the front door of The Main, catching her ...