17 Don't Blink!

Sabrina was hiding beneath the blanket, trembling in fear, fearing for her life and Rhett. She was hoping that Rhett was not harmed by the snake. If something terrible happened to him, then she will be the snake's next meal.

She's terrified of what's going on outside.

Suddenly, she heard movement outside the chamber. Oh, no! Could it be the snake coming to the chamber! The snake is so big! It can devour her whole body alive.

She continues hiding beneath the blanket, holding her breath.

"Sabrina..." Rhett's voice came to the chamber.

Thank God! Rhett is safe! Huge relief washed over her.

Sabrina immediately emerged from the blanket and looked at Rhett standing at the doorway. "W-where is the snake?" she asked.

"I killed it with my machete. No need to feel afraid anymore," he said casually. "Do you eat snake meat?" he asked her.

"Why?"

"I will roast the snake meat if you want a bite," Rhett offered.

Sabrina shook her head and responded, "No... thanks. I don't eat snake meat!"

"Okay, I'll just bury the snake then," he stated.

"But if you want to eat snake meat, then just do it. No need to ask my permission," Sabrina spoke.

"Okay..." Rhett said and left the chamber.

Sabrina breathed deeply. She left the chamber and walked in the direction of the entrance of the cave. She reached the entrance and lowered herself on the ground. She stared outside, waiting for Grandma Azere's arrival.

A few minutes later.

Rhett came and sat on the ground a few meters away from Sabrina.

She glanced at him. "How's the snake?" she asked.

"I buried it on the ground in the farthest part of the cave," he replied.

"I thought you're going to eat the snake's meat?" she asked.

Rhett shook his head. "Nah, I'm not interested with the snake's meat," he responded. He pressed his back on the wall and shut his eyes.

Sabrina looked at him. "Are you tired fighting the the snake? Why don't you take a rest in the chamber?" she suggested.

Rhett opened his eyes and looked at her. "I can't rest while you're here in the entrance of the cave. I'm worried that you will run outside and I won't be here to save you on time when you crumble into the ground," he replied.

Sabrina sighed. "Just go to the chamber and take a rest! I'm not planning to leave the cave today," she told him.

Rhett shut his eyes. "Don't mind me, I'll just rest here," he said.

"Okay fine, suit yourself!" Sabrina said and shifted her attention to the scenery outside.

A few minutes later.

Rhett was dozing off.

Sabrina looked at him. Sighing, she stood up and went to his side. She lowered herself and sat on the ground, then guided his head into her lap so that he can sleep properly.

She stared at his handsome face. Who would think that this good-looking guy is also a wolf? She had never seen Rhett in his wolf form yet. He must be pretty scary to look at in his animal form. She hoped she will never get to see him in his wolf form or else she will faint due to fear.

A few hours later.

While staring outside, Sabrina saw something moving behind the maple trees... her eyes widened in fright... it's a gray-colored dog... no... it's a wolf!

Then six more wolves came out from their hiding place, they're watching the entrance of the cave.

Oh, no!

They're all advancing towards the cave!

"Rhett, wake up! The wolves are coming!" Sabrina screamed, shaking his arms vigorously.

Rhett's eyelids fluttered, he rubbed his eyes and opened them wide. He looked outside, he saw seven gray-colored wolves advancing towards the cave. He groaned. After the snake, now it's the wolves! Can they come another day? Just when he was enjoying sleeping in Sabrina's lap? Dang!

"Go to the chamber, now!" Rhett ordered.

But Sabrina saw Grandma approaching the cave, carrying the basket and her walking stick.

"Oh, no! Grandma is here!" Sabrina spoke in horror. She watched when the wolves' attention was shifted to Grandma approaching the cave. She waved her hand wildly at Grandma, telling her to leave the place right away because the wolves might attack her.

Too late for her warnings because the wolves' full attention was now shifted to Grandma.

Grandma Azere put the basket under the shade of the nearest maple tree. Then she stood on the ground calmly. She looked at the wolves, her brows knitted together. The ferocious animals were now blocking her way!

Back in the cave.

Sabrina was holding her breath while watching the heart stopping moment. Her body trembled, terrified for Grandma's safety. She looked at Rhett and spoke nervously. "Please, do something! The wolves will attack Grandma!" she said anxiously.

"Don't worry, Grandma Azere knows how to protect herself," Rhett spoke confidently, not worried at all.

"W-what do you mean?" Sabrina asked.

"Just watch how your Grandma protect herself. Watch closely and don't blink!" Rhett told her.

Sabrina looked at Rhett helplessly in the eyes. "W-what are you talking about? My grandma is a frail woman, she can't protect herself against the wolves!"

Rhett sighed. "Just watch! You're going to miss the fun if you don't!" he said.

Sabrina's eyes widened in horror as she looked at Grandma Azere helplessly, the wolves are now poised to attack! They wolves are rushing to attack her!

But a miraculous thing happened...

Grandma Azere suddenly vanished from the spot where she was standing earlier, she reappeared behind the wolves in split seconds. She raised her walking stick in the air and suddenly blinding lights appeared from the end of the stick and violently struck the seven wolves at the same time.

Sabrina covered her mouth in awe and shock. It's like watching the lightning struck the wolves in broad day light.

Immediately, the bodies of the wolves fell to the ground and shakes violently as if they're being electrocuted.

Sabrina's mouth went agape. "W-what the heck... did I just I witness?" she asked in disbelief.

Rhett looked at her in amusement. "Grandma Azere is not as weak as you think. Now you had seen with your own eyes how capable she is!" he said.

Sabrina was stunned when she saw the bodies of the wolves turned into dust particles. "W-where the wolves have gone to?" she asked aloud, confused.

"Didn't you see it? Their bodies disintegrated into thin air. They're really not the normal wolves around here!" Rhett finally said.

"What are they?" Sabrina asked. As she watched Grandma Azere in a whole new light.

"I dunno..." Rhett said, shaking his head. "Let's ask Grandma Azere if she know the origins of the gray wolves," he said.

Grandma Azere picked up the basket and proceeds to the entrance of the cave as if nothing happens. She placed the basket on top of the rock and looked at the couple.

Rhett clapped his hands. "You slaughtered the wolves in one strike, Grandma. I'm impressed!" he said.

There was no sense of triumph on Grandma Azere's face. She ignored Rhett's applause and looked at Sabrina with deep longing in her eyes. "How are you, child?" she asked.

There were tears in Sabrina's eyes. "I miss you, Grandma! Please take me out of here!" she pleaded.

Grandma Azere shook her head. "I'm sorry... I can't do that, child," she said sadly and walked away, feeling dispirited.

Sabrina's heart sank, she watched Grandma Azere walking away from the cave, fading from her vision.