is the last one, George,�� I said as I

ion on his face. ��You sure you want

t I would have done without him. He has been the support system I didn��t realize I needed to get through this.

arents.�� I had thought about this for some time now, struggling with the

. ��I understand.�� He smiled reassuringly. Even though he

slammed the door shut before I d

nd was the first on my list because of that. I stepped out of the car, stretching my muscles and limbs. I began to feel overwhelmed that I was here and here without them. It felt a bit surreal. I gazed around at the park

hrough the trails, I took my time, admiring the beauty surrounding me and cap

ng me realize that the day had slipped away from me and soon, darkness would be upo

ng a clearing just off the path and perfect for setting-up my tent. I had set down my things and gazed around me at the beautiful view. I honestly was astonished at the scenery here. I began to get everything together, taking my time and setting things up how I wanted it, when I heard a loud growl come

n of spray. Then, I stood back up and gradually glanced around, st

f branches cracking flooded my ears as a vicious snarl came from behind me. I turned around and was horrified at the sight before me. A large reddish-brown wolf stood before me, I wanted to scream, but nothing came out. The wolf was

oud howl rang throughout the forest, rattling me to my core, knowing I had now pissed the beast off even more. The sound of the wolf's paws began to pound against the forest floor, echoing all around me and informing me that he was coming and fast! I continued to run, dodging branches, leaping over rocks and fallen branch

ife before. My heart felt like it was going to blow out of my chest. I co

was clear. I slowly emerged, looking all around me, and just when I thought he was gon

thing firmly gripped my arm and yanked me off the ground. I whipped my head around to see what had ahold of me, not expecting to see a large man. But, instead, the man towered