Bab 241: Predator 

~ TARKYN ~

Word came back that the other trail—the bears and Rika—had been found. The decision was made for Gar to lead half the fighters to the place where the trail split. They would wait there until the scouts and trackers found out which direction Rika had been taken.

As a fist of Owls—including Kyelle—launched under strict instructions to give the area where Harth was a wide berth, to fly around and high up the mountain, then circle down slowly to try and catch sight of what was going on on the mountainside.

Tarkyn, along with Zev, led a mixed bag of both Anima and Chimeran wolves, and several of the Ibex who were sure footed in the mountains and would be able to move off-trails easily, towards the clearing where he and Harth had started. 

'We're coming, Harth. Just stay still.'

'I'm moving,' she replied quickly, but even through the link her voice was tight with fear.

Tarkyn's heart almost stopped. 'No, Harth! You can't—'