Chapter 10

　　Erika's POV 　　He’s in the bathroom. I mind-linked Gerald and pointed to the bathroom. 　　“OK.” He nodded and began to fidget. He seemed to be restless with a stranger’s presence. 　　So, Gerald, do you want a cup of drink? I mind-linked with a smile on my face. 　　“No, thanks,” he shook his head immediately. 　　“OK. I’ll make a cup of drink for me,” I said as I walked around him to the counter behind him. 　　As I walked behind him, I threw a punch at his neck. 　　He noticed it immediately, turned around, and avoided the attack. He was swift. But he was not a match for me. Within five blows, I knocked him out and he lay on the ground motionless. 　　Done! 　　After getting out of the pack house, I kept running and didn’t slow down. I couldn’t risk being found out by him again. To be safe, I chose to run into the woods again. 　　I ran for a long time until I was exhausted. I stood still and pricked my ears even when I was taking a rest. I would be on the alert all the time until I was perfectly sa