Chapter12: Captive of the north pack

LORRY SPRINGSTONE'S/KELLY THOMPSON'S POV In The Meantime, In The South Pack's Dense Forest... Just two hours ago, I was still a captive of my ex-husband but thank Moon goddess, I found a way out of the damn castle. I've always known since my time as Jason's wife that the royal palace was full of hidden passages. I was really lucky to quickly find the one in my "cell".  The secret passage has led me to an exit beyond the castle walls, nonetheless I know I'm far from safe. My newly healed body aches with exhaustion, but I push on, driven by a desperate need to put distance between myself and the palace. My mind races as I navigate the treacherous South pack's forest and my heart beats like a drum as the sound of distant dogs' barking reaches my ears. They're using as usual their infatigable German shepherds to track me down. I need to find a way to mask my scent, and rapidly.  Oh, thank Moon goddess, once again ! Just when I need it, I spot a small stream nearby and make my way towards i