Chapter 77

Devin "A girl?" I repeated, confusion getting the best of me. But how could that be? What could she be doing in the woods at this ungodly hour? Shouldn't she be with her parents or guardians? Who was she running away from? Was she here for us? How did she find out where we live? Fear gripped me at the thought that our hideout was exposed and soon, people would keep trooping in and out. We didn't want anyone's presence. We were fine by ourselves. Other wolves' presence screamed trouble and that was the last thing we wanted. "What do you think, Devin? What is she doing here? Is she a rogue?" Dax whispered, looking up at me for answers. "Trust me, I'm as confused as you are," I replied, squatting to retrieve my knife. "Do you think we still need the knife since we know that she is just a girl?" Dax asked quietly, moving towards the motionless girl. The last thing we wanted was to startle her. "Not yet, what if she is armed? What if she is a rogue and a spy? Just in case, we have to be car