Chapter 3: Living Tracks

Novalee enjoys a rare moment of calm after a storm—but her peace is short-lived when she encounters a strange potential rival. As she reflects on her role as a guardian, she begins to notice unsettling behaviors in the animals she protects. Their actions seem unnatural, almost as if something is wrong. When the day grows darker far earlier than expected, Novalee’s instincts lead her down a path that raises more questions than answers. What is behind these strange occurrences?