Chapter 123 Helena's Dilemma

• HELENA
• My breath caught in my throat. Wolves. A whole pack of them. Maybe 10? 20? I didn't know. But I was outnumbered. Greatly. My mind raced. Were they from Aaron’s pack? Or were they something else, something more dangerous? I took a step back, my pulse quickening. I had to get back to the camp, had to get back to Aaron and Luna.
• But before I could move, one of the wolves stepped forward, a low growl rumbling from its throat. I could see its teeth gleaming in the dim light, could feel the menace in its stance. Panic shot through me, and I froze, my mind blank. A small movement from one of them propelled me forward, and I turned and ran, my feet flying over the forest floor. My breathing came in sharp, quick gasps.