Chapter 3928
Evan carefully climbed over the wall, his heart racing with anticipation. Just as he prepared to jump down, his breath caught in his throat. Standing below him, side by side, were several wolfhounds, their sharp eyes locked on him.
His stomach dropped. If he had leaped without looking, those dogs would’ve torn him apart in seconds.
The wolfhounds didn’t bark. They stood still, watching him like predators sizing up their prey. Clearly, they were expertly trained to wait until the intruder landed before launching their attack.
For a tense moment, it was just Evan and the dogs, locked in a silent standoff.
“Why do people always go for wolfhounds?” he muttered under his breath, his voice barely audible.
It wasn’t unusual for wealthy families in Wiltspoon to keep aggressive dogs like wolfhounds or even Tibetan mastiffs for security. These animals were kept leashed during the day but allowed to roam freely at night to protect the property.
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