The room was thick with smoke, but thanks to everything holy Harlow and everyone else had made it to safety. It was only when Asani had heard the projectile whizzing through the air that he recognized the danger. However, it was all too little and too late. The only thing he could think to do was to cover his wife with his body. Thankfully, he wasn't the only one who knew to protect those of them who were the most vulnerable. Jamba quickly mirrored his action and shielded Maura, while the rest of their pack divided to protect the queen and Harlow's parents.
As fresh blood filled the air, he knew that everyone hadn't gone unscathed. The familiar coppery tang of blood that he had sampled filled his nostrils. He glanced down at his beloved, but she was alright. He then shifted his gaze to h
