I groaned as I leaned against a random tree. Half my face was bloody and my legs were aching heavily. I panted as I dropped to the ground. I was impaled in multiple places. I ripped my shirt off, feeling my breathing meting constricted.

I heard a stick crack from behind me. I guessed that it was probably a bird, but guessing in a world outside the walls of Paradis was dangerous.

I closed my eyes, breathing sharply. I felt a presence next to me and as soon as skin touched mine, my hand flew to grip a wrist.

A gasp was heard from my victim. I looked up to see a terrified woman. I growled and stood weakly.

“Get…away…” I grunted.