had jenny not known he was watching , she might well have attempted to flee into the woods with brenna , but since she instantly realized he 'd apprehend them within minutes if they tried , she did something much better : careful to appear as if she had no idea they were being watched , jenny linked her arm with brenna 's , and pointed toward the absent arik , then she deliberately strolled away from the woods , obediently keeping to the perimeter of the tent as they had been told to do .