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26. I Don't Like Guests
Allie POV
A familiar smell tickled my nose, and I jerked to attention. Smoke. Fire. I stood and followed my nose. The smell was coming from further up the mountain, and I could just spot the top of a chimney. Someone lived here!
With a burst of adrenaline surging through me, I ushered Josh into a standing position and forged on. I burst into tears as a small hut appeared, hidden deep within the trees. Without the fire, it would have almost blended into the scenery.
I left Josh sitting against a large boulder and eyed the bear that had followed us the entire way. It hung back, not daring to come near us, and I just hoped it would stay that way.
I ran and knocked several times on the door, praying to the Moon Goddess that someone friendly was home. I breathed a s
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