Samantha found herself in a position she never imagined - standing between two supernatural powerhouses, their energy crackling in the air like electricity. To her left, Marcus, the vampire who had guided her into this new world, his presence a mix of strength and barely contained fury. To her right, Kai, the enigmatic werewolf who had just crashed into their lives, exuding a wild, untamed power that both thrilled and terrified her.
The tension in the room was palpable, thick enough to cut with a knife. Marcus and Kai stood facing each other, their stances mirroring predators ready to pounce. Samantha could almost see the invisible battle lines drawn on the floor of Marcus's living room.
"Enough," she said, surprising herself with the authority in her voice. Both men turned to look at her, momentarily shocked out of their standoff. "If we're going to work together, we need to start acting like a team."
