With Kasim blocking the wolves, they weren’t able to come near us. I slowly stopped. This made me feel a little strange. I wondered if they'd just walk away. I wanted to see what was going on, but a few huge rocks blocked my vision.

I pushed Mia into the corner behind the boulder and said, "Mia, listen. Stay here and remain hidden. I'm going to see if Kasim needs help."

Mia was really a gullible girl. She nodded vigorously. "But Willard, you have to be careful ...