Lay Low

Freedom came with a cost

And Ella truly is completely lost.

Ella quickly realized she needed a place to rest. She could hear a stream close by and limped that way. After resting her paw in the cool water, she began looking for a new home.  Her search lead her to a canyon where she looked for a cave.

 

, It had been a long time since she ate. Her stomach grumbled loudly. She was hungry enough to eat a moose, but she would settle for the dead rabbit she saw on the canyon floor, it seemed to be a fresh kill. She was too hungry to worry about who had killed it and began eating. From behind the boulder, she heard a deep low growl. 

 

Ella jumped back with her beautiful fur all hackled, and readied herself for a fight.  Suddenly a large black wolf appeared. It seemed Ella was eating his dinner, he sprang in the air and landed on Her. Fur flew as they fought. Both animals landed on their feet for a breather, and as they looked in each other’s eyes, neither one wished to continue the battle.

 

Jack had been alone for so long he had given up hope of finding a friend, and there she stood all teeth and ears pinned back. Jack picked up his meal and sat it at her feet and then he waited.

 

Reviews

[William Michael Reeves]

Wasn't expecting that! Just as I thought she was a goner the big surprise ending. Is this how love in the wild begins? I guess ill have to keep reading....

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) yes by all means keep going:)

[barleygirl]

You are so masterful at putting twists & turns & suspense into a storyline this brief! I began reading, hoping the two wolves would get together, but then the fight ensued, but my heart was flipped again before the end! Love your imagination & heartfelt way of showing your creature-characters (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Cherrie Palmer]

We've kept each chapter pretty short. I'm trying to build the 3 part act into her mind. The poor kid.
The last chapter she picked the highlights and I just smushed them altogether.

[HB Rita]

Is Jack going to be fall in love with Ella? Oh noooo! I can’t wait to read the third episod!!! You ended with Great suspense ! Cool! Another 100 rating ❤️

[Cherrie Palmer]

We've been getting ready for a school program which is tomorrow night. Then maybe Friday the saga will ignite, lol ten-year-old's version anyways.

[HB Rita]

Not a problem! I am new! Reading new

[Cherrie Palmer]

This is a good place for that. Writers crave input and companionship of other writers.
For the most part we have that here. I hope this is a great experience and aid for you.

[HB Rita]

Yes Cherrie

[gram linski]

great read, Cherrie, it's like a lost chapter of White Fang.

[Cherrie Palmer]

thank you, I had forgotten about that book I'll have to get for my granddaughter

[Jolan H]

Well what happens next you are not going to cheat me out the next chapter are you cause that would be like making fun of people in wheel chairs, and we all that ain't cool. Seriously more

[Cherrie Palmer]

Lol
well Peyton is trying to figure out how they can find a cave and maybe make friends with the mean old bear from chapter 1.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the ending. Foe trying to become friends. You set-up the chapter with perfection. Thank you Cherrie for sharing the amazing chapter.
Coyote

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you, I'm trying to let Peyton tell her story and just polish as we go.
I do make her hold on to ideas until they fit. We'll see how chapter 3 goes Monday.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the chapter dear Cherrie and you are welcome.

[wordman]

so friendship overroad hunger,and the wolf is cunning,he can always find food but maybe not friendship
so even animals need love and do have compassion

[Cherrie Palmer]

Well Peyton was determined too work Jack in the story.
Writing with a 10 year old is harder than I thought.
LOL

[wordman]

you`re welcome,maybe he pulled a great story from you