Apex predator

Duke Ming continued to use his eyes to search for the poor unfortunate souls that dared attack him and his wife. He took a glance at his wife and said "I'll be back. Just stay hidden". Iva was about to retort but her husband gave her a reassuring smile "Don't worry. I will come back unscathed". She bit her lips hoping that truly he will be back unharmed.

"Okay" she uttered and the Duke's grip on his sword tightened as he quickly ventured into the thick forest. Despite the forest being dark due to the tall trees that blocked the moon light from reaching the forest grounds, there was still some traces of light passing through the spaces in the tree branches and leaves. Also, Duke Ming could smell their scents better now. He was a werewolf who could easily pick scents and from what his nose was getting, he could perceive two assassins few steps from where he was.