Chapter 28: A Desperate Battle for Survival
(POV: Sophie)
The day is about to dawn, and Ana and I walk along the forest trail. The air is damp and filled with an unsettling silence. The wind whispers through the tall trees, creating a mysterious atmosphere. With a huge smile on my lips, I tightly hold my little sister's hand. Slowly, with gratitude, my face receives the warmth of the faint morning sunlight.
Suddenly, we hear a low, chilling growl followed by the sound of branches breaking. My legs freeze upon hearing these sounds, and my sister tightens her grip on my hand. Instinctively, I sense the danger behind me. A shiver runs down my spine, and my body tenses. I look at Ana and see the same fear reflected in her eyes. Adrenaline starts coursing through my body as I try to formulate an escape plan.
I slowly turn around. Every hair on my body stands on end, and my breathing quickens. Instinctively, I position Ana behind me and slowly reach for the dagger strapped to my pants.
The wolves start to spread out, forming a circle around us.
The wolves gaze at me with deadly eyes, sending shivers down my spine. I can't be afraid; I have to find a way to get us out of here and fulfill the promise I made to my sister.
One of the wolves lunges at me, but I manage to dodge. I push Ana to a corner and focus on the fight I'm about to face. Another wolf comes at me, and I roll on the ground, narrowly avoiding its attack. With a swift motion, I raise my arm and strike my dagger into the beast's jaw, causing it to retreat a few steps as blood drips onto the ground.
I don't have time to catch my breath. As I divert my gaze toward Ana, I see a wolf heading towards her. I run to reach her, but another creature claws its sharp claws into my arm, tearing through my skin. Before collapsing to the ground, I throw my dagger at the wolf attempting to attack Ana, hitting it in the neck. But before I can do anything else, all the wolves pounce on me.
I feel their teeth sinking deeper into my flesh, my arms, legs. It feels like they could be torn from my body at any moment.
My blood seeps from the wounds, and my vision becomes increasingly blurred.
"Help! Please, someone help my sister!" I hear Ana cry out desperately, and it breaks my heart.
I don't have the strength to endure this onslaught any longer. I'm practically unconscious; I don't know why, but the image of the black and white wolf comes to mind, and in my thoughts, I call for help.
Seeing my sister's despair, I close my eyes, and everything fades away.
Damn... I'm sorry, my sister...
Darkness envelops me, and everything becomes silent. My mind seems to float in a state of semi-consciousness. While my body remains motionless on the ground. For a moment, all seems lost.
However, a distant noise catches my attention. Muffled sounds, like a battle unfolding in the distance. With great effort, I open my eyes again and see a familiar figure moving amidst the other wolves. It's the black and white wolf I visualized before passing out. He is bravely fighting off the other wolves, defending himself with courage and determination.
As I observe the battle, memories flood my mind. I remember my promise to my sister, to protect her and keep her safe. I can't let this end here. I try to move, but I can't feel my limbs. I raise my head and see that the bites were so deep that my bones are exposed. I won't be able to get up...
I turn my face, and the image of Ana crying and pleading for help breaks my heart.
"Ana... Ana," I try to call her, ignoring the pain and exhaustion.
The black and white wolf continues to fight valiantly, keeping the other wolves at bay.
Ana runs toward me and holds my hand.
"Run, Ana," I plead.
Ana vehemently refuses.
"I'm not leaving without you, Sophie!" Ana says firm.
"Ana, please! For me!" I continue begging. "I'm your older sister; it's my duty to protect you. But now, I won't even be able to stay conscious much longer. You're my little flower, my only family. Please, my sister..." I stop talking and start coughing up blood. "Run... please..."
