Sky turned and sprinted for the fence, snarling baying dog in hot pursuit behind him. He cursed softly. With all the noise the blasted animal was making it would alert everyone in the house to his presence. He crossed the garden in a few strides, skidding to a halt before the fence just long enough to grab the bag from his shoulders and toss it over the fence with a flick of his neck. "Get over the fence!" he hissed out in an urgent tone kicking out at the dog with his long strong back legs trying to drive it back and buy them some time.<br/><br/>But the hound is relentless, baying and snarling as it lunges at him. Hissing he turns back towards the dog driving it back growing more and more agitated. "Get over the fence! I'll join you as soon as I can!" teeth gleaming in the moon light he snarls and snaps at the animal. Once Annabel was over he would join her.<br/><br/>Amos suddenly stopped, hand hovering above the elegant brass knob when he heard the baying. Hounds only bayed when they were either chasing game or there was a dangerous aniaml on the property. Or it was the beast. Expression darkening he turned and ran to his study to retrieve his gun. He pushed the faint twinge of guilt away. He knew his niece woudl be heartbroken if he killed it but it was a dangerous animal that had to be dealt with. She would forgive him in time.