Barristan’s blood was still dripping to the ground from the strip of fabric Elyssa tied across his wound. Darkness had taken over just in time for them to arrive at the pack settlement. The settlement was nestled deep within the dense forest, camouflaged and well-hidden from prying eyes.
Relief washed over them as they approached further. Her shoulders were aching from all the support and Barristan dropped and sprawled on the forest ground, his eyes bloodshot from struggling to remain open. He was losing too much blood.
“Help!!” Elyssa rushed to a wooden, fairly tall gate and banged against it. “Anyone, please we need them.”
The latch c*****d and the hinges of the gate groaned as it pushed open to reveal the towering, armoured figure of a guard.
On seeing her, his thick brows furrowed
