The Forgotten - Chapter 32

  The wind howled, but now there seemed to be a second howl nearly hidden in the wind.  The knights readied themselves in accordance to Hrodgar’s instructions.  They hid themselves behind outcrops of rocks, and stayed downwind as much as they could.  The howl grew louder.  A second joined the first.  Hrodgar stared to swear quietly to himself, his harsh face growing darker with anger.

Having a brother killed by such a beast will do that to a man.

  The first beast rounded the corner.  Growling and slavering, its starving bo