The woods were always dark during this time of year. Thick, dark clouds rolled across the tops of the tall trees, trapping the threat of moisture within the dense space. Rain was imminent, and though it meant getting soaked to the bone, it would at least cover the footprints that had settled perfectly into the hard-packed, muddy ground. It had been so long since she had seen another human being in this part of the forest, but one could never be too careful. 