The Alpha is lying nearby, eyes open, body limp. He's dead. That sudden chilling certainty hits you like a silver bullet. Nearby, you also see Sergi. He's as still as the Alpha. But that's not all. His right arm missing and his face is a mess of blood... but he's not dead. You know he's not dead because the fingers on his left hand are tipped with claws. When a werewolf dies, they revert to their human form. He's unconscious, hurt, and covered in blood... but not dead.
Around you the vampires move closer.
You look around for Minjo and the kids. You can't see them, but there is a green van nearby. Izzie and JiAn's howls are coming from inside.
They're not the only ones howling.
Gideon Mercer?Gideon Mercer?Gideon Mercer?Gideon Mercer?
where?where?where?where?where?
Your mind is bombarded with images of people leaving the pub, racing down the streets, clambering into cars, and revving onto bikes. Not all those images are from your pack. The other pack is responding too, in force.
herehereherehereherehere you howl.
You feel them turn towards you, moving closer, zeroing in on your location.
But it doesn't matter. They're not going to get here in time. You already know. You're dizzy, the vampires are coming towards you, the river is sparkling...
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