Hopeful

The closer he got to the rock, the faster he ran. He just had to clear it and get to the top then he'd have a perfect view. Ashmedai didn't have a clue how much he was scaring the girl beneath the rock. He still was unaware that she was even there until her shrill voice called out and a light began to glow.

Ashmedai skidded to a halt, squinting into the light. He ducked his head. Oddly enough, it was a wolf that was glowing. "Oh shit sorry, I didn't mean to scare you! It's alright, I'm not gonna hurt you!" He crouched down and lay on his belly.

"I'm Ashmedai," he nearly whispered, "You got a name, Firefly?"