Eve’s POV

I had been walking along the edge of the eastern ridge. My fingers brushed the rough bark of the nearest tree as I tried to ground myself. I had a movement at first I thought it might be a fox or a alone wolf, probably something small and harmless until I heard a voice,someone trying not to be overheard

I went closer. “Astrid?” I murmured under my breath. I crept closer. I could almost smell the forest floor then I heard her words.“You see, it isn’t as simple as removing ...