16 - In the woods

Darius and Herrick moved through the dense parts of the woods, manoeuvring their way through the trees and bushes and rocks. "He should be here somewhere," Darius said.

"It still baffles me why any lycan in his right senses would choose to create an abode in these parts of the woods where danger lurks in every nook and cranny," Herrick said as he pushed a branch out of his path.

Darius chuckled, "Well, Moon's Call is not just any lycan, is he? He seems to enjoy the thrill in these parts. I must admit that living in isolation has helped him hone his skills."

"Still doesn’t make him any less outlandish," Herrick said. "And Darius... he has a name now, Lycidas."

"Yeah... right," Darius replied curtly. "We might have to wait for him for a while to come around himself if we don't find him..." They ducked as a big owl swooped above them; its great wings flapping loudly. "...between you and I, this place gives me the creep," Darius said over his shoulder t