HELENA I felt it before I heard it. There was a loud c***k coming from the backyard but moments before the sound registered in my mind, I felt incredible fear coming off from Callie. Something was wrong. I had been on a picnic with Clarisse and Jake in the forest when I felt her emotions. They were very strong. My wolf was on edge instantly, screaming at me to head back to the mansion. I looked at Jake and with that stare, I told him everything before I sprinted towards the mansion. Clarisse cried after me and I heard her begin to follow me, but I was much faster, and I wasn’t about to stop. I ran as fast as my human form could carry me and headed towards the backyard where I heard the sound of a tree falling. Adrenaline was pumping through my veins as I felt Callie’s agitation and