Without hesitation, the traveller stooped and grabbed a jagged rock from the ground, his intent unmistakable. Hazel’s breath caught in her throat as terror washed over her, paralysing her for a moment.
Then the tears came, uncontrollable sobs escaped her lips as she pleaded, “You’re a monster! How can you kill innocent creatures? Don’t you have any humanity left?” Her voice trembled, each word tinged with desperation. But her plea only seemed to amuse him, the corners of his mouth curling into a twisted smile.