Wild Bobcat Approaches A Woman, and She Decides to Follow

Claire forced herself to move, keeping her steps light and silent. Every crunch of leaves beneath her feet felt deafening. She had to get out before whoever set that snare returned.

She tried to control her breathing, but panic was clawing its way into her chest. The trees pressed in around her, each one looking the same as the last. The trail had to be close—but which way?