Aria’s POV
The moment the window shattered, Cassian moved. A low, unnatural growl rumbled from him, not like any human sound. His body blurred, muscles twisting and tightening, and in one motion he was gone, lunging at the tar wolves like he was born for this.
“Everyone get down!” Drew barked this order.
I dropped low, pulling Maddie with me. She was shaking, burying her face in my hoodie, nails digging into my sleeves. I hated her for what she put me through, but right now…she was just like the rest of us.
Outside, Cassian hit the first wolf. Jaws snapped, claws swung. It yelped, staggering back. Another lunged, teeth bared. Cassian swung, hitting it hard. Black fur matted with blood, muscles twitching under skin stretched too tight.
“Oh my God,” Maddie whispered. “They’re…they’re e
