Chapter 96

EMMA

Smoke's hooves thunder against the earth. My thighs burn from gripping him, my breath coming in ragged gasps.

Instead of going back the way I came, I decide to head straight for the highway. It’s dark, and I don’t want to chance Smoke getting hurt. Besides, it’s closer, and there are a lot of cars on it this time in the evening.

Safety in numbers. I hope.

Then I hear it.

An engine. Behind me. Getting closer.

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