It was dark in the cabin, while Drake, Chad, Mike, and Nelly were huddled in the bedroom. Renn was prowling around in her rat form, keeping a careful watch. She was doing her duty to protect her cohort and the child they were protecting. They hadn't lit any lamps or candles, not wanting to alert anyone that they were there.
In the forest, Ruby stayed hidden deep within the trees, focused on the clearing and the cabin near the tree line. She watched the cabin and the surrounding area for dangers, wanting to protect her master.
For all of them, all was quiet; not a sound was heard. Even the beasts were keeping their distance.
