ALLISON.
In the midst of my panic, a pair of strong arms wrapped around me, pulling me close. I gasped, and I almost offered a punch if I didn’t soon recognize his scent, Liam. He was already in his human form and I could vaguely see his silhouette through the thick smoke. He didn’t say a word. He didn’t need to. His grip was firm but careful as he pressed me against his chest, shielding me as the smoke swirled around us.
I was surprised at our sheer proximity but a part of me was thankful that he was there. The thought that he immediately went to find me in the pile of smoke made me feel strangely good.
By the time the smoke cleared, the attackers were gone. All of them, vanished like ghosts. I blinked, trying to process what had just happened. Damn it, they just escaped! I bald my han
