AllFreeNovel
Share Us
They both lined up their shot. Since Cassidy was ready quicker, she took her shot and thankfully hit the target.
“Nice job, Cass.” Charley lifted her crossbow and took aim. She pulled back the bow and let go. A split second later, it hit Cassidy’s arrow and knocked it off.
“Hey.” Then she smiled.
“As you can see, my arrow moves quite fast. There is no telling where the fight will occur, so we might have to rely on your skills. Hopefully, we both can take part,” Charley said.
“My only request is that I get to shoot Doug.”
“You got it. Since it’s a bit slippery, not to mention wet, up here on the roof, how about we take our training down to the ground. It will be easier to show you a few things from there.”
“Perfect.”
CHAPTERTWENTY-FIVE
“I prefer not to use the assault rifle unless we are being attacked,” Charley said. “To me, I would consider it murder if I just picked off the wolves. Plus, as soon as they hear the shots, they will scatter.”
That would make finishing the fight more difficult. “I get it.”
“In case your bow breaks, or if you need something stronger and more accurate, how about giving the crossbow a try?” Charley asked.
This was quite exciting. “Show me what to do.”
“First thing to know is to keep your hand below the rails here. Otherwise, you can injure yourself.” Charley pulled the bow back and handed it to Cassidy.
“Hands below the rail. Got it.”
“Take off the safety, look through the scope, and pull the trigger. It won’t kick. Much.”
Cassidy focused on a tree about fifty feet away and aimed at the trunk. She then pulled the trigger.Thunk. “I hit it!”
“Yes, you did.”
“Considering its speed and power, the arrow might go through the wolf.”
“It can definitely do some damage,” Charley said. “We need to ask the men just how much interference they’d like us to give them.”
“I imagine if one of the Kitcheners is hit, the others might take cover. That would make the fight more difficult to manage.”
“Not only that, the wolves will be in constant motion, so it will be tricky to judge where to aim,” Charley told her.
“I’m used to shooting rabbits,” Cassidy said. “They aren’t known for being slow runners.”
Charley laughed. “You got that right. Come on. Let’s see what the men are up to.”
Turns out, the men were in several places checking out the area, so Charley and Cassidy decided to return to the cabin, which was only marginally warmer. Cassidy would have suggested they light a fire, but she doubted they would be staying much longer.
She and Charley sat on the sofa facing the unlit fireplace. “I have a concern,” Charley said.
“What’s that?”
“In the heat of the moment, I might hit the wrong wolf. It’s not like I know what either side’s wolves look like.”
“I’m mostly in the same situation. I know a few of the Kitcheners and a few of the Grangers, but certainly not all of them.” Cassidy chuckled. “Too bad someone in the know can’t shoot a paint ball at each of the Grangers.”
Charley laughed. “I love it, but once more, in the heat of the battle, I don’t think that would work.”
“I was only kidding. I suppose we should dress the Granger wolves in bright red T-shirts, like they do in the practice games in basketball.”
