The shadow in the fire light was unmoving at first. It was standing perfectly still, staring at us. My heart felt like it was beating my ribcage open, I could practically feel it beating in my throat
Renn stood like a statue, his spear pointed at the dark. "Show yourself," he growled, his voice low and dangerous. "Now.
Kira's dagger was already out, its blade flashing in the dying fires. Renn stood with his spear raised up, his muscles tensed and narrowed eyes fixed on the shadows.
Gage was still grumbling as he awoke, clearly unaware of our situation. Lena, jolted awake and fumbled for her small bag of herbs. Marcus, took his fighting standing of course with a dagger in his hands.
Lena held the kids and moved back as Kira gave them a sign to hide and stay quiet.
"Who's there?" Renn g
