Chapter 78)No Promises

The footsteps got closer fast, and I could tell some of them are on four feet. The scent is jumbled and bloody, so I can't tell if it's hybrids along with warriors on our side, or just hybrids. I really don't want to stick around and find out, but I can't just leave all these people. I panted heavily in anxiety as I gazed at all of them, trying to figure out a solution. Something finally came to me when I saw Desi consoling I crying child. My stomach churned at my own thoughts, and I immediately started wracking my brain for other options, but the approaching footsteps were reminder enough we didn't have time for such pleasantries. I swallowed the painful lump in my throat and called out to Destiny, "Desi!" She glanced over, her hand still rubbing the child's back comfortingly. I went to proceed but her wide, innocent eyes made me change my course. I shook my head, angry at myself for even thinking of putting so much responsibi