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she be able to find her way back to the shoreline?
    Deciding that was exactly what she would do, Miley grabbed hold of a couple of sticks and created an arrow marking which way to turn once she returned to the sand. Then she took her chances and stepped into the brush.
    The scenery was amazing. Miley took pictures of exotic birds, giant tortoises, lizards, and even multi-colored crabs crawling around. She was beginning to turn back around, when she heard a noise.
    Pausing, Miley looked out into the jungle canopy trying to catch a glimpse of what was inside. Tentatively, she took a step but then thought better of it and continued back down the river to the shoreline. Dusk was coming, and she needed to find the campsite before the sun went down. She needed to make a fire, find food, even if it was within the supplies, and got ready for bed.
    As she finally stumbled onto the sandy shoreline, Miley felt relieved. Quickly, she jogged back down the beach to her campsite and began her nightly preparations.

Chapter 9
    Knocking on the wooden door of Diesel’s office, Grant prepared for conflict. “Who is it?” Diesel snapped. He did not like to be disturbed this late at night.
    “Alpha, its Grant,” Grant called to his alpha from the far side of the door.
    “What do you want?” Diesel demanded.
    “May I come in?” Grant asked cautiously. Jessica allowed him in the house, but she did not authorize anyone into the alpha’s office.
    “Come in, come in.” Diesel grunted.
    Grant pushed the door open and stepped inside quickly. Letting out an impatient sigh, Grant spoke. “Alpha, a woman was spotted by the river today,” he rushed.
    “WHAT?!” Diesel asked.
    “Yes, sir, I believe she is human. The clan member who spotted her was too afraid to approach. He said he hadn’t ever seen her before,” Grant urged.
    “Set out a perimeter search. I want to know where she is now. We will have a meeting to alert the clan,” Diesel said with authority.
    “Yes, alpha.” Grant nodded.
    Grant stepped from the office and began to speak with the night staff. Diesel pushed from his chair then followed him out.
    “Set out perimeter monitors guarding the village. We don’t know what she is doing here. I want to know where she is, and I want her watched. If the girl causes trouble, I’ll intervene,” Diesel told him then continued to his library.
    It had been years since they had visitors on their island. Main island residence never visited here. They were too afraid of the consequences.
    It was nearly dark when Diesel brought the McBride clan to order in the meeting room of his home. It was the biggest home on the village and was where every clan member was welcomed if there was a threat.
    “Hello, everyone,” he called above murmuring voices.
    The room fell silent. The clan members’ respect was impeccable. “I have called this meeting tonight because a stranger has been spotted wandering around by the river.”
    Murmurs and chatter began and he continued. “Currently, we are assessing the threat. I would like to have everyone be aware of things around them. Do not talk to anyone you don’t know! Do not get caught shifting! I am putting a ban on shifting within the outer limits. Only shifting within the village and designated safe zones until further notice. When we have found the person… she will be watched. If necessary we will take her into custody and question her. But until then, everyone be safe,” Diesel told his clan.
    After the meeting, Diesel released everyone to their homes. Already being late, he walked up to Grant, yawning. “I am going to bed. If there is any urgent news, make sure I am woken,” he told him.

Chapter 10
    The perimeter guards shifted into their beautiful cryptic beasts. One after another, creatures appeared where men once stood, each brandishing a different beautiful color; there was a creature for nearly every color of the rainbow, but these were warriors. They wore stern cold looks.
    Their