Chapter 57 : Care

MAXINE. The girl whimpers, pressing herself closer to Theo who shields her. He pulls me against him too, holding his arms out to protect us both as he turns around and faces the Werewolves, who are slowly advancing with their mouths foaming. There are about a dozen of them, all surrounding us. I don’t know how Theo is going to deal with all of them. As strong as he is, I don’t think he will be able to take them all down, especially since they’re supposed to be the better versions, the successful experiments. Just like what the man at the party said. My head is spinning right now. There’s just too much going on. The fear in my chest is making it hard to think, but I know for sure that our chances of making it out here alive will be slimmer if Theo has to protect me too. “Guard her,” I tell him, pushing myself out of his protection and preparing myself to fight. “You’re faster than me. I can distract them while you run back to camp.” Theo wheels around on me like he’s going to scre