"Make your choice."
The lieutenant's voice continued to ring in my mind, even as I ran wildly through the tunnels, my breathing rough.
My heart pounded in my chest, and for one wild moment, the dark temptation of his offer pressed upon me.
Betray Serafine and the pack… save myself. It was a coward's choice, a traitor's path.
But a small part of me, the part of me that had doubted whether I was strong enough to protect them-whispered that maybe it could be our chance.
No, I told myself sharply. I couldn't let my mind go there. I pushed it away and refocused on finding the others. I would never betray my family no matter how bad things got.
Rounding a corner, I nearly collided with Damien. Relief danced across his face to see me, yet was speckled with urgency.
"Daniel, thank the Mo
