4: Ambush
‘Just get up and get back to the van. Call a tow truck. Get the van fixed and go home.’
But then, suddenly, he feels it. The woods are watching him.
‘This is too much weirdness for one night.’ Wilson grits his teeth and suspects he’s in for more trouble.
bark scratch bark scratch bark scratch bark
A blur of red fur and ice flies from across the road.
Slides up to him gracefully.
Looks at him smugly.
Lifts its little hands up.
“What do you think you’re doing, squirrel? ”
Before he can block, it lands the attack.
The ice is overwhelming, Wilson drops into unconsciousness.
The rest of the squirrels move in.