Alandra We ran to the front of the house where everyone was starting to gather. Natalie had her shotgun in hand as she peered out into the distance. I followed her gaze and saw what the others were yelling about. Five wolves circling the perimeter. How did they even know where to look? You could smell their rotten scent from here. Some of the adults were getting the kids inside as some others got weapons. I wondered where they were storing them all. Natalie barked orders to everyone, telling them to get into position and to secure the doors. I walked up to her and held the hand that wasn’t holding the shotgun. She looked at me and smiled. “We will be ok. They won't be able to get in.” I wanted to believe her, but she sounded skeptical. We watched as they continued ci

