[ She takes his hand tightly, yanking him back. Something is coming towards them, from the direction they've been driving. Mercy isn't sure what it is, but it sounds bigger than an animal, and she's not going to risk it.
Of course, the noise gets louder, the rustling in the grass, and now Mercy is certain that Alfie can hear it. She looks frightened - mostly because the footsteps coming from different directions.
Mercy grips the little pocket knife she has, keeping it hidden. ]
I think we're surrounded. [ Mercy whispers, upset and pressing close to Alfie. ] I'm sorry, I should've been paying more attention.
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Of course, the noise gets louder, the rustling in the grass, and now Mercy is certain that Alfie can hear it. She looks frightened - mostly because the footsteps coming from different directions.
Mercy grips the little pocket knife she has, keeping it hidden. ]
I think we're surrounded. [ Mercy whispers, upset and pressing close to Alfie. ] I'm sorry, I should've been paying more attention.