The Call of Fate

Chapter 8: Ellie Gets Hurt

Tension and gravity filled the camp as the wolf pack faced attacks from unfamiliar wolves and encounters with hunters. Jack, as the wolf king, felt the weight of responsibility and knew he must quickly find ways to address these crises and protect the pack.

During this time, Ellie stayed by Jack's side, using her wisdom to support and encourage him. She understood the pressure Jack faced and recognized her importance during this critical period. Not only did she help care for the injured, but she also actively participated in discussions, providing new ideas and suggestions.

At a meeting of the pack, everyone shared their views on the current situation. The elder, Gray, spoke first: "Wolf King, we must remain vigilant about the unfamiliar wolves. Their appearance is no coincidence and may be linked to the organization behind the hunters."

A brave wolf warrior added, "We can't sit idly by; we should take the initiative to track them down and understand their purpose."

Jack listened carefully to everyone's opinions, lost in thought. He knew that the pack was in a very dangerous position, and any wrong decision could have serious consequences.

At that moment, Ellie proposed a bold idea: "Jack, we can use the power of the gem to attract the unfamiliar wolves and hunters, then set a trap to catch them all."

This idea sparked controversy. Some members thought it was too risky and could bring greater danger, while others believed it was an opportunity to resolve the pack's crisis once and for all.

After weighing the pros and cons, Jack decided to adopt Ellie's suggestion. He knew it was a risky move, but also the only viable option at the moment. He began organizing pack members to prepare the trap while assigning some warriors to patrol the area for safety.

The trap was set in a dense forest, camouflaged with leaves and branches over a deep pit filled with sharp stakes. Jack stood at the center with the gem, waiting for the unfamiliar wolves and hunters to arrive. Ellie hid in a nearby tree, anxiously watching the unfolding situation.

Before long, the unfamiliar wolves and hunters were indeed drawn by the gem's power. They cautiously approached the trap, eyes filled with greed and desire. Jack, filled with tension and anger, watched them closely.

As the unfamiliar wolves and hunters neared the trap, Jack quickly activated it. However, just as the trap was about to fall, a cunning unfamiliar wolf seemed to sense danger and lunged at Jack, trying to grab the gem. Jack dodged skillfully, engaging in a fierce struggle with the wolf.

The trap's net suddenly sprang up, ensnaring most of the unfamiliar wolves and hunters. Yet a few still struggled at the edge, attempting to escape. The wolf warriors rushed in, battling fiercely against them.

In the chaos, a hunter seized the moment to raise his gun, aiming at Jack. Ellie, seeing this from the tree, was alarmed. Without hesitation, she jumped down, leaping in front of Jack just as the hunter fired. The bullet grazed Ellie, causing her to wince in pain.

Jack looked at the injured Ellie, filled with anger and heartbreak. He let out a furious roar, leading the warriors to attack the unfamiliar wolves and hunters even more fiercely. Ultimately, all the unfamiliar wolves and hunters were subdued.

Jack quickly rushed to Ellie's side, checking her injury. Ellie, grimacing from the pain, smiled and said, "I'm fine." Jack felt a wave of emotion and guilt; he knew he couldn't let Ellie be harmed again.

In the days that followed, Jack and Ellie's bond grew stronger. Together, they led the pack with confidence to face future challenges.

However, they were unaware that an even greater crisis was quietly approaching. The organization behind the hunters had not given up on pursuing the gem and was planning a more terrifying scheme. Would Jack and Ellie be able to lead the pack to overcome the crisis again, protecting their home and love? Everything remained unknown.