Gunshots cracked through the night like thunder that wouldn’t stop. One after another. Shouts turned into deep growls as people around the camp started shifting. The warm peace inside the cabin disappeared in seconds. My heart slammed against my ribs. Lila dropped the spoon she was holding. It clattered loud on the floor. Rylan moved toward the door with fast steps.
The Alpha stormed back inside after checking what was going on outside. His eyes still glowed that angry red. Sweat and blood already marked his face. “Shadowfang wolves,” he said, voice rough. “They followed your scent straight here, boy.”
He pointed a thick finger at me, then at Rylan. “This is on both of you. You brought danger to my people. If anything happens tonight, if anyone dies, that blood is on your hands. Understa
