The shattered glass covered the floor,rain poured through the broken window. Cold wind rushed into the cabin, carrying leaves, water, and the unmistakable feeling that everything was about to change. For a few seconds, chaos reigned. Lily instinctively ducked behind the table. Ethan grabbed her arm and pulled her away from the broken glass. Henry stood frozen. His face completely drained of color. Outside, several dark figures moved between the trees. Slowly,carefully,closing in. The headlights surrounding the cabin made escape almost impossible. And Marcus Hale knew it. His voice carried through the storm once more. Calm,patient and angerous. "Henry." Nobody answered. "Come outside." Still silence. Marcus sighed. Almost disappointed. "You've always been stubborn." Ethan clenched hi

