Chapter 25: No Such Thing as Luck

They were getting close. Uncomfortably close.

Their heavy footsteps vibrated the ground as their hushed whispers became clearer and clearer.

I clutched my bow, Lou gripped his knife and every Pheonix soldier I could see, held his breath ready to spring into action as soon as Alpha Rivers gave us the signal.

We were all hidden, still and silent. They wouldn't know we were here until they were close enough to catch our scents at which point we'd lose the element of surprise. But Alpha Rivers held out and my anxiety only rose.

When I peered around the wall of the bridge that I took cover behind, I could see figures emerging from the forest. They were all hesitant and careful, clearly surveying the surroundings and looking for any sign of us.

I was crouched on one knee, my skin digging into gritty stone floor as the other leg began to cramp.

I was ready and dying to attack.

Come on, Alpha Rivers.

What are you waiting for?

Th