The Howl That Saved

SOS

Hufff huff huff huff

I run through the forest, scared as ever and hide behind a tree to catch my breath.

What was I thinking?! I shouldn't have keep running. I just hope that it doesn't find me...

But what is it?

I turn my head from a tree and see no one around. I step from where I was and begin to run off again.

"Where do you think you're going, broken one?"  I stop in my tracks and come face to face with a bloody figure.

Caleb

He grabs me by my shoulders and looks at me hungrily. His hands were cold and when I thought he was gonna hit me, he brings his head to my ear sending shivers through my body. Unable to move, I close my eyes hoping for this to stop.

"You're mine now, broken one....and you will be under my control!"

No no no no

••••••••

"No no no no.!"

"Sage, calm down! It was just a nightmare.." I open my eyes, revealing my mom trying to hold down my arms. I can feel myself breathing hard as if I was fighting myself in my sleep. She lifted me up and looked at me with a worried look and in tears.

"What's wrong, mom?"

"Baby, your arms!" I look down to myself and see I left scratch marks around my body. I begin to freak out and run to my mirror to see what else. My face was ok but as I looked back to my arms I noticed a weird marking on me.

Oh no....this can't be?!

"Do we need to start going to the therapist again, Sage? You've been acting really strange lately. I'm scared for you." I turn to my mom and give her a fake smile, trying not to show the fear I was having.

"I'm alright it's just um, I think I just need to take a walk or something." She gives me the look as if she doesn't believe but let's it go.

"Please tell me you're telling me the truth. I'm here for you, don't lie to me."

"I'm not, just leave me alone, mom!" I back away, realizing my tone and quickly apologize. "I'm sorry mom. Things have been hard and I.."

"It's alright Sage, I get it. Go and deal with your situation, but I'll be here if you need me."
I nod and outside and immediately take out my phone.

Hey Zachary, something's wrong- S

I begin to walk and instantly feel a vibration from my phone, triggering me to check.

I'm on my way - Z

•••••••

"I'm coming for you, broken one?! How the hell did he get this on her arm?!" He lets go of my arm and walks over to the other side of the room clenching his fist.

"Now Zachary, what did I tell you about that foul language?!"

"Sorry mom, I'm just really pissed right now."