Fraeya let Elwin tug her away from the looming danger. It"s real! The creature actually exists! 

In a moment of weakness, Fraeya whispers, "We're all going to die."

Elwin bit down on her leg hard enough to bring her back into the moment. She met the wolf's piercing gaze and found her resolve.

"Morco! Lorthen! We can't fight this creature. Our only hope is to run."

Lorthen snarled and faced the evil stalking them. "That's enough out of you. I'm tired of taking orders from a cowardly elf who prefers the company of a rabid wolf to her flesh and blood. The only reason we are stuck with you is because of this stupid animal. We all know the elders are only punishing you for not controlling it in the village."

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