Fighting for Rachel

DEVON'S POV

Without a moment's thought, I leaped forward, throwing myself towards Rachel, using myself as a human shield as I let out a primal roar.

"No!" 

A series of wide-eyed gasps swept through the elders, shocked that I had discovered their secret plot. Yet I was even more shocked by the blood that trickled down my shoulder blade, where the priest had stabbed with his silver blade. 

I winced, my eyes beating through the staring pain that shot through me emanating from that area, but that wasn't what was important right now. I met Rachel's horrified gaze,

"Are you okay?" She nodded her head in confirmation, her eyes still widening in horror as she remained frozen with fear.