Eventually, Madriod stumbled upon a clearing where he found Elsie, sitting on a moss-covered rock, her eyes reflecting a mixture of fear and confusion. She had sensed the tension in the air and awaited Madriod's arrival.

"Elsie," Madriod spoke softly, kneeling beside her. "We need to leave now. Dewin knows your secret, and he won't hesitate to use it against us.”

Tears welled up in Elsie's eyes as she realized the gravity of the situation. "Madriod, I never wanted this for us. I never wanted to endanger your life or mine. I should have been more careful or never gone out of the camp into the woods.”

“Werewolves are meant...