HIS eyes were as keen as his other senses, so he moved easily in the dark. Except for the sounds well beyond the street, there were no signs of a car coming. His senses were heightened and his pace was fast. He scanned the whole area and he knew they were safe. He brought himself under control. He had learned how to now.
He found Eleanor where she had been hit. She was still weak from the attack but was quickly recovering. She had gathered her strength to engage the man like that. He picked her up and carried her all the way across the street and up the stairs to the front door of the woman's house.
She was looking slightly pale but he was hopeful.
She mouthed some words and, though they were inaudible, he knew exactly what she was saying to him. She wanted him to know that it was up to
