Followed by the Silhouette

Chapter# 16

His voice sent shivers to my spine. He wants me. Wants me desperately .

She couldn't have just vanished in the thin air. Find her!'

I peeked out to see her face still bloodied. He looked so barbarous and choppy.

Why is he so beside himself?

What does he want ?

' Phew!, I breathed as they prowled out to search me. I'm alone again. The hours passed,

Waiting and thinking grievously.

My stomach ached so violently,like my acid is now dissolving it's walls. It bubbled like a giant

growling. I thought of diverting my attention, singing in whispers.

After sunset I shoved up. It's time.

I couldn't feel my legs but I got on them anyway. Ignoring the pain shooting up and down my body. I brushed myself off, my clothes were damp from sweat and barn dirt.

A huge red ball of sun still hung low in the sky.

The air carried an evening coolness. Sweet corn's smell struck my nostrils. I staggered out, adjusting my eyes to the darkness.

Almost losing my balance, I sucked in a deep, delicious breath of air