章節 207: His Secret

[Serenity’s POV]

Eleanor stares at me in disbelief as the rogue lets out a howl and charges toward me again. It is clear from its sporadic attacks that it isn’t fully capable of forming coherent thoughts, which, in the end, would work in our favor.

This time, as Maverick pulls me again, I kick out, connecting my foot with the rogue’s temple. A whine escapes it as it sways and then shakes off the shock of my attack.

“Dumb fuck.” Eleanor giggles, realizing the same thing I have. “If we must catch it, allow me.”

Not giving anyone a chance to react, she is moving, jumping on the rogue, and then wrapping an arm around its neck. As it begins to buck and fight to get her off, she holds on tightly.

“Why are the rest of you standing there while she does all the work?” Maverick huffs, giving the group of men who stand around doing nothing a look. “Are you too fucking afraid to fight too?”

“Afraid.” Forrest growls. “Who the fuck is afraid?”