Marina’s POV
As I drove further, I could feel my condition deteriorate. I could hardly keep my eyes open. Now with the vast stretch of eerie forest left to cross, I felt like giving up. If only I had somewhere to take shelter for the night. The thought of the musky creature made my heart constrict with panic. I just prayed it wouldn’t stalk me tonight. I wasn’t strong enough to fight it.
I blinked at the edge of the forested trail and sucked in a deep breath. There was no other option than to face the inevitable. I was brave and I could do this. Gathering all my willpower, I drove through the trail, focusing on my path.
The moment I crossed the giant hemlock, I could feel its presence near me. Strangely, tonight the scent was stronger than ever before. I didn’t want to check, driving
