The compound was under attack, the once peaceful sanctuary now a battleground. The sound of shattering glass and roars of fury pierced the night air. The smell of burning wood and the metallic tang of blood sent panic through my veins. I could hear the thud of paws on the ground, the clang of claws against steel, and the desperate cries of those fighting to defend our home.
Alex's voice echoed in my mind, a fierce snarl that seemed to resonate in the very air around me. "Elysia, get to the panic room!"
I stumbled through the chaos, my heart pounding in my chest as the reality of the situation crashed down upon me. The walls trembled with the force of the invaders, and I could feel the anger of the Alex pulsing through me. The bond I had so adamantly refused to acknowledge was now a lifel
