Emberflame Ridge Hollow's Lantern

He has to admit their pace was unbearable. It is the one he set, and stubbornly, had refused to resign since they left the island three days ago. The boy nods wordlessly, spent, and collapses onto the hard ground with a yawning breath. An elbow hooks around his hind leg and yearling teeth begin to gnaw at his ankle incessantly.

“How much farther?” Eager eyes flick up to John's granite gaze as he smacks his fangs against skin.