Chapter 24

Adam

Alyssa looks up at me with wide scared eyes. Her lips quiver and she begins trembling uncontrollably.

"Don't worry. Everything will be fine," I reassure her, putting my hand on hers.

She nods silently, tears streaming down her cheeks. She grips my hand tighter, refusing to let go.

I pull Alyssa into my lap, hugging her against me so hard, that I can barely breathe. "I can handle them. Don't worry."

But deep down, I already know I cannot defeat the entire pack alone. Not if they bring reinforcements. There might be only a few, but it still isn't something I want to deal with right now.

As the sound of heavy footfalls reaches our ears, I glance around frantically. Where are the others? Surely, someone has noticed their arrival by now.

"They've found us," I mutter under my breath.

There's a rustling noise, followed by another set of footsteps heading in our direction. The Moon Creek pack has arrived and is coming straight for us.

I sit up abruptly, pulling Alyssa with me. "Get ready