(Time is reversed to the moment Megan got to Blaire and the kids.)
I came up behind Blaire and the kids until I was standing next to her. Along with the smell of blood, the youngsters who were crowded together behind me were emitting the terrible fragrance of terror. I could see Blaire's tail flicking apprehensively. We both kept our eyes fixed on the band of outlaws. We were significantly outnumbered, and the situation did not seem favorable to us. It was two against six, and it was likely that none of us would make it out alive, much alone the defenseless kids.
My body suddenly felt the need to defend me. I wanted to taste the warm blood of my foes on my tongue and I needed them to be safe. The idea of slitting their necks almost made my lips drool. An unknown person was attempting to
