The Woods {Kaylor}

Cabin.

Karlie's pov:

I sit in my old wooden chair, sharpening a once large stick. It's only half of my height now. My sharp knife slides across the outer shell, slowly cutting it, making little shavings drop into the basket that sits in between my legs and feet. A sudden pounding makes me almost slice my hand. Bear growls and I shush him. I hesitantly stand up with my now sharpened stick in hand. The pounding gets louder until I hear a smooth voice

"I know you're in there please just let me in!" The female voice begs

I furrow my brows together and swing open the door. My breath hitches as a blonde young woman stands in a ragged blue dress before me.

She lets herself in and rushes to look out the rather large window that's a few feet away from the opened wooden door. She immediately shuts the red curtains

I finally shut the door after staring at her for longer than I should have.

She lets out a sigh as if she just caught her breath and turns to me.

Bear and Shadow take their places on each side of me. I stare at the mysterious girl then lean my stick against the wall not feeling that I need it at the moment.

Bear growls bearing his teeth. Shadow imitates.

"Stop boys" I command them

The wolves immediately sit on their hinds and shut their snouts, waiting for my next instruction.

"Who are you? And what are you doing in my cabin?" I decide to approach our first conversation with no anger, as I know that won't benefit either of us. My arms are crossed over my chest as I wait patiently for her answer

She opens her mouth but then shuts it. She takes a breath "My name is Taylor. I-I was running" she stutters

"From what?" I lift a brow. I'm beginning to grow impatient with this mysterious girl.

"Just someone..that was chasing me.." She bites her lip

I roll my eyes "you do realize that that answer gets us no where correct?"

She just stares at me with her blue eyes

I sigh, letting my guard down and drop my arms "Fine. How long are you staying?"

"You're letting me stay?" She glances at my wolves and swallows I'm sure in fear

I smirk "Well considering you're running from someone, and the looks of your condition, I'd say you need to both hide and rest. Because you can't run forever" I shake my head

She bites her lip once again

I force myself to look away

"You're right. Thank you. But uhm" she rolls her lips in and looks away "will your wolves..ya know..eat me?" She asks

I laugh as if it's the most ridiculous question ever "My wolves? No. Unless of course I tell them to" I smirk

She swallows and nods

"Don't worry you'll live.."

She smiles

"I hope" I mutter to myself. I notice her frightened expression and chuckle "I'm only kidding. This is Bear and Shadow" I point to my sides where they're practically glued

"Where did you get them?" She asks

"Questions later. Sit in that chair by the fire will you? I'll get you something to eat" I nod my head telling her the direction