As weak as Carter felt, she actually made good time. After running for an hour straight through the woods, she had finally gotten past every group Lucas had put to surround Athena's base. It had taken a lot of thinking and stealth to avoid the wolves standing at the edge of the trees, all of them facing and waiting for Lucas' word. None moved.
A few times, Carter was sure Lucas would have either smelt her or felt her presence close by but every time she looked around, he was nowhere to be seen. She felt a little worried at first, then noticed Jess was giving most of the orders and plans. Lucas had probably been checking the other groups.
Carter let out a sigh, her legs aching. The sun was now fully in the sky. It was probably around noon now. And since Lucas said they would attac
