Chasing Love Across The Horizon

forest floor. Aria trudged behind Ethan, her muscles aching from the relentless pace he'd set. Despite her exha

t thing was back there?" Aria fi

nd like that before. Whatever it was, it scared off a

ting away at her. "You're used

is intense gaze caught hers. "Running is what keeps you alive in places like t

e. But running also means leaving th

at her. Instead, he took a breath and softened his tone. "There

st ache. Before she could respond, a distant rustling caught their attention.

h grizzled hair and a rifle slung over his shoulder

le of wanderers, huh? Didn't expe

didn't relax.

. I've been hunting the wolves in this area

hether to trust him. "Wh

"Those beasts don't usually head south unless someth

rd something last night-a roar

two are in for a hell of a ride. There's talk of a beast that's been roamin

th unease. "You're saying

nd says it guards the heart of the Isles-a place

passive. "Legends

ever's out there isn't just dangerous-it's hunting an

s expression unreadable.

st don't say I didn't warn you." With that, he gave them a

ia looked at Ethan. "You rea

tter. Stories are often rooted in truth. W

ng to ignore the chill creeping up

nd if you see or hear anything

s fearless as he pretended to be. Still, his resolve inspired her, and for the first ti

onder what secrets the Whispering Isles still he