Chapter 279

• A branch broke behind her and Anna turned immediately to face it. All of her senses were on high and felt more on alert than they ever had before.
• A familiar figure stepped out of the trees and walked slowly towards her. The fur along her back felt as if it was standing when she saw who it was—of course it was him.
• Daemon held his hands out as if he posed no threat—while clenching her cloak. Cordelia let out a large growl that made him stay where he was as if he was rooted in place.