A deafening series of cracks tore through the air.
My body moved before my mind caught up.
Lily grabbed Rose, yanking her toward a tree. Julian shoved Aries out of the open space, both moving with trained speed.
My pulse thundered in my ears. I barely had time to react before a bullet whizzed past, embedding itself in the bark beside me.
The scent of silver flooded my nose.
Hunters.
More shots. A strangled grunt somewhere in the distance. Someone hit the ground.
The pack was under attack.
My mind was racing, thoughts tangled and frantic. I didn’t know what to do. I couldn’t think.
Aries’ voice cut through the chaos, grounding me.
"Lily, get Rose and Rexxona inside the pack house! Julian and I will take care of the hunters out here!"
"Yes, Alpha!" came Lily’s curt reply.
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