Chapter 9

Abigail POV

Earlier today, when the snow began to fall so heavily that we couldn’t see each other, I began to worry that we would be lost in the blizzard.

“We are too far from my village to turn back to seek shelter. I think we should continue to the fort. We must stay grouped together and share the reins of our horses. Abigail, I will take one of yours and you will reach back and take one from Levi. This way we can all stay connected,” Wohali explained reaching for one of my reins.

Levi nudged his horse next to me and he handed me a length of his reins, “These three won’t get spooked. They are all trained to follow the command of the rider. I have control of the extra horse; so it will be alright.” Then he paused and said, “here, let’s try to pull the blanket over your head. That might help keep you warm.” He helped me to adjust the blanket so it was partially covering my head while still wrapped around my shoulders. The truth was, I was almost soaked through but I refused to say a