“Yeah, the weak little human you left in the jungle did that.” She met his gaze, hers glittering with laughter and hurt. “How do you like me now?” Before any of us could answer, a lone wolf’s howl came from the direction of the lab. Not just from the direction of the lab, but from in the lab. Someone had been left behind. Ryls’ leaped into action. Looking toward Dagger, making it clear which of us she hated least, she shouted, “Get him to safety! And so, help me, if you let him die, you will never explore my hidden valley again.”
