Chapter 9: The Hunt.
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The leader of the Silver Fangs advanced, his purpose unmistakable. I was his target.
Axel acted instinctively, pushing me behind him, his frame between the attackers and me.
"Run," he snarled, his tone raw. "Get out of it, Zoe."
He was a force of nature, dispatching the attackers with brutal accuracy. His fighting was perfect, his strength incredible. He was a loose cannon, a released predator.
I didn't budge. The man had uncovered so much, and I wasn't certain I could believe Axel.
He whirled and gave me a fiery glare.
It was my choice.
I turned and ran, shouts of combat receding farther and farther in the distance behind me. I didn't stand any chance of escaping, but I had to try.
I had made it to the outside of the compound perimeter wall in terror. I jumped to a wall.
There was a stab-like pain, and I hit the floor.
I came to, the leader of the Silver Fang leaning over me. He was holding me down, his face inches from my own.
He uttered my name, his voice a hiss.
"He lied to you, Zoe," he said, his eyes exuding cold satisfaction. "Axel is not your protector. He is your prisoner-taker. He lied to you."
The knife glinted in his hand.
"I now know the truth," he gasped.
I saw Kael there.
I was lost but knew that I was to be hurt.
"He's why you are here, Zoe. You are just collateral damage."
He was going to take the final step when all finally went down
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