She was standing there in a thin white dress, bare feet, and her hands tied behind her. Over her eyes was a matching white blindfold, and I could smell her fear, even from this far.
I walked as quietly as I could, and when I got close enough, I said, “You’re okay, Amber.” She tensed, and I paused in my steps. It took a moment for her to relax, and I didn’t want to rush her, but I was unsure how much time we had.
“I’m going to untie you now, and then I’ll get you safely into the woods,” I stepped closer.
I made my steps loud so she could hear where I was until I stood behind her and untied her blindfold before working on the knots around her wrists.
They were so tight her skin was r.aw and almost b.leeding. Aksala growled, but I kept my breathing even. I didn’t want the girl to feel a
