Five years later,
Cody POV
I dashed through the woods, my legs carrying me as fast as they could. Behind me, a huge, terrifying creature chased me. I didn't know what it was, but it was even bigger than a giant. My father had always told my siblings and me to run away if we ever saw something dangerous, but even though I followed his advice, I still got attacked by this unknown thing.
"Ezra, if you can hear me, I need your help!" I called out to my Lycan. Ezra had been with me since my fifth birthday, but right now, when I needed him most, he didn't respond. It was like he disappeared when I needed him.
I turned around and gasped as I saw the monster's shape outlined by the moonlight. Its deep voice boomed like thunder, making my bones shake. It said I should surrender or keep runnin
