Chapter 340

“Up there.” I point to the way the narrow walkway cuts off at the other side, to one going up into the rock, and gesture we should get as high as we can if we’re going to break some vent to let the sun fry these freaks. From this angle, with all of them below, we can kill many with such a simple act and help our fighters below. They may be winning, but this mountain is full of these creatures, and this may take hours yet to defeat them all. I know Colton. He’s come into their lair and won’t leave until every last one is dead. He’s had too long staying away and keeping us safe, now is his opportunity to rid this place for a while, and he’ll take it. Carmen grabs two wolves on the passing, both strong sentinels from our pack, pushing them with me. They see me and obey as they are heading up anyway, chasing more flapping creatures. “Come with us,” I command, knowing they recognize me immediately and get instant head bows as they do. I lead the way at speed as we climb higher, looking for