Chapter 6
Ella drew in a deep, refreshing breath. The healer had released her yesterday to return to light duty with a word of caution to be careful not to run or go too far from the village. She had taken his cautioning seriously, binding her still weak ankle before she picked up her lance. She wouldn’t go far, but she did want to explore the area to become more familiar with it.
Jayden and the other hunters had left earlier, so she was on her own. She waved to Anna, one of the elders of their clan who was watching the three youngest children.
“Where are you off to, Ella?” Anna called out.
“Exploring,” Ella replied with a grin of delight.
“Be careful. I can feel a nip in the air today. The temperatures will be dropping tonight,” Anna warned.
“I’ll be back before dark,” Ella promised
