Chapter 148

I froze, I knew I shouldn't have expected they'd let me go. They probably wanted me to feel comfortable before doing whatever they wanted with me and put me back in the cell. I dropped the plate but kept the bread in my hand and dashed out the door, running as fast as I could. I heard some yelling but then it got quiet and I was thankful they didn't find me. I ran the familiar way back to the cave and crawled in, feeling tired and hungry. I took a small bite out of the bread and wanted to gobble the rest up but I knew I had to keep it as long as I could without it spoiling. I lay my head down on the ground, feeling tired after what had happened and closed my eyes, hoping Brett would find me soon. ========================= Jacob I stared at the cave opening and sat back against a tree. Everyone wanted to follow her and get her back, which would have been easy enough. But I knew that would only scare her more. So I followed her quietly