Finding Her

Shella knocks down the first man that grabs at her arms which prompts more to come at her with their weapons drawn.

Tolis grasps one by the collar and hauls him across the clearing, a move that shocks the ranges to a halt.

"Surrender or I will cut his throat!" One angrily yells holding a knife against Theo's neck. Another points a notched, silver arrow at Ralph's face.

Theo shudders as the strong ranger presses the sharp edge of the knife harder against the skin of his neck, threatening to push it deeper if the rest of the group doesn't comply with the demand to surrender.

Shella's defiance turns into concern. "We will get back the way we have come, just let him go."

"You were told to surrender!" The leader of the gang snaps in fury.

Both Shella and Tolis finally raise their hands and the rest of the frightened rangers surround them.

"You have unusual strength," the enraged leader remarks glaring at Tolis. "What are you? A warlock?"