Chapter 17:Maxx took the lead since he’d only recently traveled over the intended path. Ginger was more than willing to let someone else lead this crazy rescue. With no real idea about how far they needed to travel, she did her best to remain calm and silent. If a fight came, she would need all the strength she had. Two of the jackals were hard to beat. She didn’t want to think about twenty of the beasts.
Once in the swamp, Maxx picked up a trail. He padded along the dryer parts, skirting the deeper water as much as possible. His head continually scanned from trees to the surface. Danger might strike from anywhere.
A quick glance back and Ginger couldn’t find the entrance to the cave. Jive and his pride had a remarkably well-camouflaged hideout. They might be able to survive the coming b
