Ralph, barely able to move and covered in blood, suddenly cried out, his voice cracking. "Mr. Lloyd! You're here! Please, help me—I don't wanna die!"

He screamed with desperate joy and tried to crawl toward Andrew.

Andrew cursed under his breath, "Shut up, you idiot! Don't make a sound!"

However, it was too late. The Dire Tiger, though momentarily distracted, let out a thunderous roar and snapped its head around.

In an instant, it lunged and clamped its massive jaws down on Ralph's skul