The little girl's hands moved to her mouth as she immediately made sure not to scream. Tears fell from her eyes as she tried her best to stay calm, but the shock and fear did not allow her to.
"Mama… m… mama," she whispered, fear creeping into her bones. Her breathing trembled, her body shook, and cold began to seep through her as she clutched the bag tighter than usual. She was human now—or rather, in human form. Her mother had failed to tell her that humans were not the only ones who existed, that vampires and werewolves existed too.
Her eyes scanned the water. She finally sighted her mother.
Her breath grew shaky. Her mother was alive, but just as she felt relieved, she moved—and her eyes trembled. Arrows began flying. Her mother moved swiftly inside. The girl's heartbeat accelerated.
