Abby looked at him, a confused expression on her face. A howl echoed in the distance and Abby's ears perked, then lowered in fear, her tail tucked in between her legs.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic"> Koa... </span><br/><br/>She whispered in his mind, fearful.<br/><br/>The howling and snarling were getting closer and Abby was glancing ahead, ready to run for her life.<br/>After a moment of indecision, she took off, racing through the trees, away from the howls and cries.