Chapter 17

I have seen what Margaret can do. She must be halted."

I gestured, feeling a tad of trust. Perhaps these new wolves could assist us with winning.

As I went to show the new wolves where to go, a noisy, terrifying thunder consumed the space. I twirled around, my heart beating. At the edge of the backwoods, I saw something that made my blood run cold.

It was a beast, greater than anything I'd at any point seen. It seemed as though a wolf, yet in addition like a shadow. It was just about as tall as three men remaining on one another's shoulders. What's more, sitting on its back, looking cheerful in a startling manner, was Margaret.

"Little Luna," Margaret's voice blast, seeming like it was wherever immediately. "Did you figure you could stow away from me? Did you figure your little walls could keep me out?"

I stood upright, not having any desire to show how terrified I was. "We're not stowing away, Margaret," I yelled back. "We're pausing. Come and get us, assuming you're not kidding!"

Ma