They don't make it far. Reid turns to make sure everyone is keeping up when he feels the hunters closing in. Grim, yet grateful for the connection, he hisses a warning just as the first of them attack.
His vision sharpens, then fades, flickering in and out, a distraction he doesn't need. Reid struggles against the fire inside him, fights it for control and wrestles it back but sacrifices any chance he has to use what sharpened senses he's gained in the process.
Panting from the effort, he sees three kids go down in rapid succession, all struck by the same hunter as they stumble and fall, huddling together in terror. The last one spins from the impact of the claws, frightened eyes meeting Reid's, mouth a perfect 'O' of shock.
Reid sees the light leaves Alex's eyes.
His fury takes over a
