

"NO!!!" Marla screamed and Tsuki grabbed her arms. The little girl let out an extremely high-pitched, and bloodcurdling scream. Tsuki let go to cover her ears and Rusty groaned. Marla ran and jumped on Terrance, wrapping her arms around his neck and trying to pull him to the ground. She screamed and kicked the whole time. Then she bit into his shoulder, unable to break the skin, but still cause pain. Tsuki got up and moved to pull her away from Terrance. "Are you alright Terrance?" Suddenly, the door to the safe house opened and Tsuki watched as a group of four kids, between ages 8 and 11, ran out to help Marla. They all jumped at Terrance, dog-piling on his nd hitting him with their fists. Tsuki whistled, attempting to pull the kids off. Rusty trotted over, careful not to disturb Lurker, and let out a loud growl-bark. All the kids froze and stepped away. Tsuki touched the wolf's shoulder. "Thank you, brother." "Go away!" Marla's shout was echoed by a couple of the others. Tsuki shook her head. "This is where we need to be to help our friend. We are coming in whether you want us to or not."