Ethan's eyes flew open, his heart jumping. "What was that?" He scanned the area, his senses on high alert. The fields were silent, the herbs swaying gently in the breeze. Nothing seemed out of place.
He exhaled, his shoulders relaxing. "Just my imagination." But just as he closed his eyes again, the rustling returned, this time accompanied by a soft giggle. Ethan's eyes snapped open, his head whipping to the side.
He caught a glimpse of silver hair disappearing behind a row of tall herbs. "What the…?" He stood up, his body tense. "There is no way…"
He crept through the rows, his footsteps silent as he followed the trail of giggles. They echoed around him, bouncing off the leaves, teasing him. He turned a corner and nearly tripped over a pair of tiny feet.
Ethan stumbled back, his heart racing. No way, but she was right there.
