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"Ruby!"

"Glenn?" called Ruby loudly, like a madman talking to herself on a mountaintop.

"Can you hear me?"

"Yes! Yes! I can!"

"What? Can you hear me or not? Don't speak using your voice. Use your mind!" Hearing Glenn's instructions, Ruby took a deep breath and spoke using her inner voice.

"Glenn, I am with your dad."

"Good! Where are you? Did Alex manage to take you to the black world?"

"No, we escaped. We are at the top of Mount Pelion. I have sent your dad to pick you up; please wait in the savanna of the wolf clan."

"Thank God. Stay there, don't go anywhere; we'll catch up with you! We'll hurry to where you direct us."

"Hm, alright. Don't slip while riding. Be careful!"

Glenn's voice disappeared like the wind.

***

The main pack of northern wolves first went through the forest to meet Glenn. However, Glenn outran them.

"How was it? Ruby during?" asked Shey.

"She's safe at the top of Mount Pelion. My dad brought her and will pick us up soon!" said Glenn in a hurry.

"Oh, thanks, Go