Savage Savior

POV: Cleo

I dart to the side just as the massive undead bear swipes down at my head. Its heavy, rotting claws slam into the ancient oak tree right where I was standing a split second prior. Jagged splinters and damp earth explode into the air. The rough debris showers over my jacket and face, stinging my cheeks. The sheer force of the impact shakes the cold ground beneath my boots. It makes me re