-Grace-
Will dismounted from his horse and approached the large tree to inspect it. The road was wide and flanked by forest, yet something about the tree’s placement seemed odd. It had fallen so perfectly across the road that it felt wrong, and I couldn’t shake the unease it gave me.
What if we were being ambushed by thieves again? The thought of Will being hurt made my grip on the reins tighten. Please, I silently begged, let him turn around and let us find another route. I was about to voice my concerns when I heard something rustling nearby.
I turned to see a dark shape moving in the forest, seemingly bent over. Before I could react, I was suddenly seized from behind. A hand clamped over my mouth while others dragged me off my horse. I tried to scream and struggle, but it was futil
