The howl echoed through the forest, chilling the air around us. My heart pounded in my chest as the scent of blood hit me, sharp and unmistakable. Something—or someone—was out there, and it wasn’t friendly.
Kieran stiffened beside me, his body going rigid as he shifted into full alert mode. His eyes darkened, and his muscles tensed like a predator on the hunt.
“They’ve found us,” he muttered, his voice low and dangerous.
“Who?” I whispered, my throat tight with fear.
He didn’t need to answer. The unmistakable scent of vampire was everywhere now, swirling around us like a toxic cloud. They were close—too close.
“We need to move,” Kieran growled, grabbing my hand and pulling me to my feet.
I stumbled but managed to catch myself as I followed him deeper into the forest. Every instinct I
