My heart was pounding in my chest as I tried to slow my breathing. The hunter was near, I knew he’d be able to sense my fear.

“Shh.. Anya.” I whispered to my little sister who was sniffling right beside me. “If you don’t stop crying we will never be able to find mom and dad.”

“I’m trying, Mary.” My sister clung tighter too me.

The wind shifted and I felt the breeze blowing in my hair. A low howl sounded. I knew then the hunter had caught onto our scent.

“Run Anya!” I screamed at my little sister, “Run to the river. Quickly Now.”

“What about you Mary?” Anya asked a worried look on her face.

“I’m going to make a false trail, I’ll circle back and meet you at Silver Stone Lake. Float the river to the lake Anya. Don’t get out until you make it to the bottom.”

“Mary, I’m scared.” Anya whispered to me, clinging tighter.

I knew the hunter would be on us in a matter of minutes. If we had any chance of freedom and finding mom and dad, then we had to leave now.

and grabbed Anya’s head, holding her face between my

I need you to

lake?” Anya

wanting to make a promise that I

I promise Anya.

howl was growing closer, I knew he’d be here within a matter of

began to fill with blood, I clenched my hand in a fist and took

Anya and I had been on the run for a week, searching for Mom and Dad. We had started running low on food about halfway through the week, and I had started rationing my meals, so Anya could eat more. She was

up until I came across a small shack. I twisted the handle and to my surprise the door opened. I quickly scanned the inside of the shack, looking for anything threatening, as well as food and possibly a weapon. I knew I wouldn’t

of his prey. My heart beat rapidly in my chest. He would be onto me soon. But at least Anya was safe. And then I heard a scream, the terrified

How was it possible, How did

voice of the hunter was nearby. “We have your sister. There’s no use in hiding. We will find you. If you come out now, we might just

breath and imagined my heart beat slowing. The continued to walk past me. As the second one came into view, I noticed he was dragging

you come out now,” the leader spoke, “we will take it easy on

Vampire lords. The others ended up being given to the Alpha of the Wolf Pack to do as he pleased. Anya was too young. If they kept her, they’d send her away to their “Orphanage,” where she would be kept until she came of age. The witches,

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