Richard Rawlings (The Invicible Hero)

Chapter 61

“Who are you, and why are you calling me ‘master’?” Richard asked, stepping back cautiously.

“My kind has always been loyal to the Ghost Riders,” the gorilla replied, still on its knees. “But you need to leave, more of those beasts will return soon. Follow me.”

The gorilla rose, sniffing the air with a sudden intensity, as if picking up a strange scent.

“There are more of them?” Richard asked, glancing uneasily at the severed beast’s head.

“Yes,” the gorilla confirmed. “And they won’t stop until you’re gone.”

Richard nodded, still absorbing everything. “Are there more like you?” he asked, studying the gorilla.

“Not on Earth. But on my planet, yes,” the gorilla replied, still sniffing the air.

“There are humans in this forest. If they don’t leave soon, the beasts here will hunt them down.” The gorilla’s gaze shifted to the direction the scent was coming from.

“These humans are my friends. How can we get out of this forest?” Richard asked, urgency building.

The gorilla shook its head. “