Chapter Eighty-three (His Wrath)

Thank you," Eirika said as Zenesha finished helping her to strap on the knife vest. The other she-wolf nodded. Still looking irritated. Arric came to pull Eirika away to a sturdy tree just at the center of the clearing. He lifted her up and asked her to wrap her arms around his neck.

"Hold tight." That was the only warning she got before he leaped. Eirika's heart lunged in her chest as they both scaled up to the air until he held onto a tree truck and deftly climbed up to the very top in a panther-like grace.

Making certain she was secure and straddling a sturdy branch, he drew back from her and Eirika quickly looked around. The leaves were thick enough to hide her and the height was way above ground. Arric swiftly strapped her to the tree, making sure she was comfortable.

"Hey…" he called, cupping her jaw, and waited till she looked into his eyes before he added, "I don't care if every single one of us is getting murdered down there, you don't come down until it is safe, do yo