Above the Hunt

Hazel was too terrified to even nod. She just clung to Clara's neck instinctively, burying her face in her mother's shoulder.

"What are you whispering about?" The kidnapper was right there now, looming over her, his gaze crawling over her like a snake, as if choosing the best spot to swing his axe. "Trying to get away from me..."

Before he could finish, Clara shot up. She channeled all her strengt