C76 A Very Welcome Intruder

Issahil

Branches snapped and leaves rustled as I plunged deeper into the forest on all fours.

My breath came out in ragged gasps as I ran blindly, the forest a blur around me, my thoughts a torrent of emotion.

I had no idea where I was running to or why I was running…only that I was overwhelmed.

My heart was in shambles. The image of my son, Erlind kept popping in my head. His giggles