Chapter 4 We meet again —02

I said with serious look And two of them jumped at me I was fast to dodge the attack of one and plung my knife into other one's chest. He fell on the ground growling in pain One of the other tried to escape but I pulled out my arrow and aimed at his back hitting bulls eye Now only one was left. Suddenly he jumped on my back and was ready to slash my throat with his claws when I pushed back with full force hitting his body at the tree behind and stabbing my knife in his heart. He howled loudly. I knew from experience that this was not just a howl of pain but also a howl of calling I went towards the small girl. Her eyes were closed and she was shaking with fear. I touched her shoulder and she flinched. On realising it's me she jumped and threw her body at me hugging me I haven't had a hug in long time and it felt weird. But good at the same time. I pulled her back and looked into her eyes commanding her "Turn back and go to your pack. Whatever happens don't stop and turn around. Don't stop till you see someone you know! Okay?" She nodded but her feet were not moving I gave her a slight push and she started walking to safe grounds But suddenly she stopped and turned around. I understood her look. She didn't wanted to leave me. She wanted me to come with her. But that was not possible "I said don't look back!! Just go!!" I said raising my voice and she flinched with my harsh and rude tone I know I shouldn't be rude and cold to her but this is just the way I am now gone is that Kelly who considered even a single curse to be a sin. She was reluctant but she turned back and continued to take small baby steps towards her pack borders. I knew she must belong to the pack which is just 400 metres away from here and then she'll be safe. I stood there in the clearing waiting for other rogues to come. The rogue which died made a howling call meaning that he called the other rogues here. I wouldn't let them reach her. I will be like a barrier and they would have to kill me to pass through. Within few minutes I saw 10 wolves coming my way. I may have fought 7 wolves alone but today I think will be record breaking I pulled my wolfsbane laden arrow and attacked 2 of them on their way. 6 wolves attacked me All at once I took my knifes in both my hands and started slashing them. Soon their brown fur has turned red with blood. They may have long claws but I had silver knifes I got some claw marks on my back and few on my forehead making blood drops fall in front of my eyes. But they didn't stop me. Within minutes they all were lying dead on the floor except one. I could see him running towards the direction she came I couldn't catch him with my human but I could surely stop him I followed him and on getting a perfect aim I released the arrow hitting his calf. He cried in pain and fell down I approached him to end this matter when I heard large number of footsteps coming towards my way. Sh**!! I didn't realise when I crossed the border and now I was standing inside a pack territory. Rogues like me are killed at sight and me being a banished wolf worsens the situation If I get caught there was no way I'll escape death So much for helping that child But I hope she reached her parents safely otherwise all this will be in vain The rogue I just stopped was trying to run even with a broken leg. I turned around to run but I was too late 4 pack wolves stopped my way and when I turned around nearly 15 were standing daring me to take a step further.