Chapter 0011

Chapter 11

Cara's POV

My body lay still in the hospital bed as my mind dreamed.

When I was young, barely old enough to be called a child instead of a baby. My hands were small, and I wasn't quite sure on

my feet.

Looking around, the trees towered over me, I must have lost my way, there was no sign of a trail or footpath. Bright, melodious birdsong caught my ear, and I followed the sound.

Suddenly, the birdsong turned into the sound of crying. It was a boy. He couldn't have been much older than me.

enormous oak tree, face in my hands. A stick snapped under my foot,

blue eyes.

too?" I asked

wiped his tears,

offered him my hand with a smile. I think we need to go this way," I said, pointing towards the river that

flowing water. I was pretty sure that this might be the same river that crossed under the highway. If we could just get to the road, I figured we'd find an adult soon after that. Sure

We

a sign

says "Pack DarkWood

safety. We laughed as we raced, trying to outpace each other. By the time we reached the road, we were

between gasps for breath. "When I grow up, I'm

of promise and contrasting with his dark

looked like

He looked like Alaric.

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