Chapter 13 - Finding new shelter

Libby POV

We’ve been moving for hours…my legs were like jelly.

I needed a break.

I needed to catch my breath. I was already pushing through the burning sensation in my lungs, now fighting a painful stitch in my side.

We must have covered miles since we left the farm, surely this would be enough distance for one night.

“Ben.” I gasp which finally forces him to turn around to check on us behind. He had been leading our expedition and I had complete faith in him, but he was so hell-bent on getting us somewhere safe he forgot how much stronger he was than the rest of us.

His eyes glance nervously upon Beth who was also panting slightly. She may have a wolf, but from what I understand, she hasn’t got her full strength yet. That wouldn’t come until she was of age. Therefore, for right now, she was stronger than me, but not considerably.

“Okay, let’s stop for the night.” He agrees, my chest already feeling some relief from his words alone.

“There’s a barn about half a mile in that dir