Jarett caught sight of what he was doing and laughed again.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic"> You can't save her. No matter how fast you get there, she will change. And she will be mine.</span><br/><br/>He inclined his head slightly and the wolves backed away from Koa.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic"> Whatever. Go to her. Comfort her. Whatever you feel the need to do. Just know that it's pointless. </span><br/>He began walking away and the many wolves flanked him, protective in case Koa tried to attack.<br/><br/>---------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>Abby was on the forest floor, writhing and convulsing in pain. Her brown eyes were wide and bloodshot, her blonde hair tangled and messy with leaves and dirt.<br/>Another burst of pain erupted and she screamed again, clutching at her chest in fear and pain.<br/>If anyone entered her mind, her jumbled words would only add to the intensity of the situation.<br/>"....hurt....pain...cold....stop....need....help....hurt...scream....stop...scream....wolf...hungry...food..."