Strangers On My Path

I was about to run but then, I saw the magic book laying on the ground while Magaritha was still making a spell. I was caught between saving my life and attempting to rescue the magic book which was much close to Magaritha. Amid my hesitation to run away, the Alpha called out again as Magaritha's threats grew.

"What the hell are you waiting for? I thought I told you to run away? Why the delay now?" His face was not bright, not at all, as he queried. I was also uncertain about how to explain to him my reason for hesitating.

I was speechless nevertheless, I signalled to him by pointing at the book. "What are you are trying to show me? Wait a minute, are you dumb now?" The Alpha was visibly angry as he asked me.

"The book over there!" I pointed at the book finally. He followed the direction of where I was pointing and saw the book.

"Is that what you can't say out?" As I watched he made a daring move and at once he picked up the magic book and threw it in my direction. Magaritha was yet