Xander
Fear gripped my chest as my dad and I inspected the recruits out in the open. The situation seemed off, and I quickly realised what it was. I glanced across at my mom, who was clearly uncomfortable and shifting her weight. I found myself wondering if she had experienced similar sensations. Soon after, my nostrils were greeted with the acrid odour of blood. The odour warned us of an imminent threat, so we all got into combat-ready mode. Axe was fully prepared to take over as I cast my glance towards the wooded area on my right. I was certain that the scent was coming from that direction.
I was right.
One of the guards at the boundary arrived quickly and began charging in our direction. Panting, he hoisted his injured friend, who had an arrow lodged between his eyes. All of us ru
