Chapter 33: EP33

No, but we'll have to do a wide sweep north, where the terrain isn't that steep, and turn back..." Diana stopped Bella on the opposite bank and her gaze searched the forest. for any of the signs. She thought she could smell the killing red. She pulled deep into the forest, she thought she saw a dark green coat that almost blended into the Douglas fir. But the rain was so heavy, and the water was pouring so hard because of it that he could barely see it.

"He," Bella whispered, her voice strained.

"Did you see him too?"

He gave Diana a frightened look. "Did you see him?"

"Not sure. Come on. We need to go north."

"You smelled it, didn't you, Diana?"

"It might be an old smell."

He thought he heard her grunt, but the sound was muffled in the rain.