Talia's POV
The night is creeping in, and I'm completely worn out. I've been walking all day, and the second day is about to wrap up. I keep feeling hungry, but the only thing I can find is some tart fruit to snack on. I'm seriously considering heading back home, just to put up with the teasing and everything. I’ll eat well, plus I’ve got a comfy bed waiting for me back home.
I haven't seen a single soul since I have been walking. I don't see any towns, clear areas, or even a shabby structure to find some shelter and catch my breath. The woods are getting dangerous as I walk. I was starting to lose it, but there was no turning back; I had to keep moving forward. My stomach keeps growling, and I look all over for something to eat but only find some pine nuts. What options do I have? I eat hungrily and settle under a tree for the night.
Morning came in no time, and I continued my journey. Walking a few feet forward, I see a clearing in front. "Looks like a town is ahead," I mutter and
