I had grabbed Aidan's outstretched hand in response to the sound. Mel was behind him while he had pulled me to his side. But I was too daring to remain next to him without taking some action. However, Aidan shoved me towards Mel and went in by himself to explore.
"Stay here," he said in a daunting tone.
"It's too dangerous for you," I whispered, loud enough for him to hear.
"What's the difference between you and me? We are both human beings, and it is my duty and responsibility to check the matter out. Stay put."
He had disappeared behind the trees, crunching the little twigs with his feet as he strode into the darkness. Mel was hugging me with closed eyes as though her life depended on it. I kept my arms around her with my hand on her head to console her. In her eyes, animals ripping people apart could have been as good as people beating up innocent ones.
