Duncan jerked awake with a light snort. Wiping his snout, he twitched when panic hit him.

It was supposed to have been a quick stop. Just a short rest break. He had to get off his feet for a moment to catch his breath then move on. At best guess, he figured that he was most of the way around the campsite and should have been closing in on where he should have met Sofia in the first place.

Instead, he had fallen asleep.

Judging by the collection of aches and joint pain, Duncan figured he had slept longer than a few minutes. The crimson hue of dawn creeping over the treetops confirmed his suspicion. He rubbed his face, trying to force himself more awake. Silently, he cursed at staying in his little hiding place for so long.

The spot turned out to be ideal. It was a jumble...

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