Annalise sighed softly, her eyes wandering the sky above her. She wondered how long it would take before the wild animals came after her. She did not fear the forest as the other sacrifices before her had. This forest was forbidden to those of the village, but that had never stopped Anna from doing anything. She loved the silence of the forest, the soft rustle of the breeze.<br/><br/>There was a crack in the distance, causing Annalise to to turn quickly. She narrowed her eyes and rose from the cold ground, watching the man as he crept closer. "Who are you?" she asked sharply, blue eyes wandering his frame. He was definitely not from the village. She paused upon his ruby eyes, blinking quickly as if not believing what she saw. She pulled at her wrist quickly, the chain still holding her tightly in place.