From far away, Dastien’s howl rent the night. Finally. I could feel his howl echo through the bond as I tried to get the mass of fur and claws off me.
One of the traitorous Weres.
He started to shift, just enough so he could talk to me as his claws sunk into my neck. “You’re dead, mutt,” Mr. Hoel said.
I choked as hot blood spilled from my body.
***
I shot up from bed covered in sweat. My hands went to my throat, as I gasped for breath.
“Holy shit.” That had felt so real. My muscles actually ached from the fight. I went to the bathroom and splashed water on my face. When I looked in the mirror, I stumbled back a few steps.
Four red slashes lined my throat.
That wasn’t just a dream. That was something else. A vision of the future?
How could things get so bad that something like tha
