Prologue

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I ran and I kept running. I couldn't stop even as the branches surrounding me scratched at my arms and legs. After running for what felt like forever I reached a river with fast flowing currents that made the river look too dangerous to cross safely. Just as I was beginning to debate whether or not to risk crossing the river I felt cold fingers grasp my shoulders and pull me back into the dark forest, I tried to scream but a hand clamped over my mouth cutting the sound short. I felt the warmth of someone's breath on my neck as they sniffed my scent.

"You will be mine, girl." A hollow and frightening voice growled behind me as I struggled to get away only to have their grip move and tighten around my waist. “The more you struggle and fight, the more I will do to crush you and make you mine."

I bit his hand covering my mouth and as he snatched it away I screamed and struggled even harder. Just as I was beginning to lose hope that someone might hear me and come to my rescue, I heard a snarl from the bushes off to my left and glanced over to see the most piercing red eyes staring at me.

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