Chapter 116

Georgia’s POV The frozen, dim light of day caused small puffs of white clouds to escape my lips as I ran. There was no stopping now. The tracks I had made through the forest towards the small village ahead were for a purpose. Cuts and scrapes from the branches and fallen trees lined my skin, but it was worth it to lead the rogues right where I wanted them. Their fiery hunger echoed through the forest in a mixture of growls and snarls that caused my stomach to twist in anticipation. “Sh*t.” The word escaped me as I stumbled over a dip in the ground, running my shoulder into a nearby tree. That’s going to hurt later, I muttered. However, stopping at this moment wasn’t an option. I had to get there—I had to reach the hideout. Breaking the tree line, my feet moved faster towards a nearby village with smoke-filled air. I couldn’t wait to lure the rogues into it. They did not know what was awaiting them. Scrambling towards a nearby building, I turned a corner, leaning my back against the wal