The other wolves were scared by the gunshot. Seeing their leader dead, they left with their cubs, howling as they went.
I breathed a sigh of relief and jumped into the pit quickly. The male wolf had lost a lot of blood, and I couldn't afford to waste any more time, fearing other predators would be attracted. I used my clothes as a makeshift rope and hauled the big wolf out.
By the time I returned to the cave with my prey, it was completely dark. The wind was blowing fiercely, cutting into my face like a knife, making me extremely uncomfortable.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw the girls standing at the cave entrance, waiting for me anxiously. Zoe's eyes were red from crying.
I had returned too late this time, and the girls had heard the distant howls of wolves in the forest, scaring
