~River’s Point of View~ When we put out word to the supernatural world that we were taking out Blood Claw, I couldn’t believe who all showed up. Turns out, Gunner had a LOT of enemies. There were even demons here that gave me the creeps and I normally didn’t mind them. The orders were strict, but clear. The Claw had the option to surrender, but at any sign of resistance or aggression, we could kill at will. We were not to kill she-wolves or pups unless they left us no choice. We thought some of them might try to fight. My dad was the main mastermind of the plan, and it was a conquer and devour situation. We had witches, fae and vamps going right down and into the heart of the pack and shifters and demons coming in from the sides. There would be a few fae and vamps mixed in with them just in case. The entirety of Blood Claw knew we were out here, they knew we were ready to strike at any moment. Any element of surprise was gone so we had to be stronger, we had to be smarter. Quinn,

~Ellie's Point of View~ I had no clue how long I’d been out, but I woke up feeling like I’d gotten hit by a truck. Everything hurt and my neck was killing me, I guessed since my head was turned when I hit the wall. I stretched out and realized I was still outside, in the grass. I looked all around and there was nothing, just an open field and woods. Where was the wall?? I slowly got to my feet and reached out my hands, and sure enough there was a wall there that I couldn’t see. What the heck? “Going somewhere little girl,” I heard a voice say. I didn’t recognize it, and I was terrified to turn around. Heck, it’s pointless. I turned to face the man, and I didn't recognize him. But he was giving off the same vibe I got from Max back at the packhouse. “Are you … a fairy,” I asked. “Why yes I am, maybe you’re not as dumb as they say. Although there is such a fuss about you, surely there has to be more to it than a pretty face,” he said. I was initially furious, until I remembered I

~Hunter’s Point of View~ We’d been watching Angel for a few minutes, unsure of what she was even doing when I smelled more wolves. The very second I smelled them, we were under full attack. Angel immediately levitated herself high above us, being in no position to fight against wolves. For what seemed like an eternity, I was fighting off teeth and claws non-stop with everything I had. Our vampires appeared to help but there were just so damn many of them. This had to have not only been all of Gunner’s warriors, but other packs he’d taken over as well. They were just literally … hundreds. We’d kill a dozen and a dozen more would come out of the tree line. I glimpsed a sea of bodies, fur, and blood. My wolf was already tired and I estimated that I’d killed at least twenty wolves myself. I’d also taken a nasty bite to my back leg and I could tell River was favoring his front leg but it had been awhile since I was clear enough to look for him. “YES,” I heard a woman yell. I recogniz

~Godfrey’s Point of View~ I looked around at all the shifters, completely exhausted by the day of fighting, but I knew they could go longer on anger alone. I stared up at the witch Katya being held by Felix, and I wanted nothing more than to squash her like a bug. “We have to take her out, if anyone should be able to get her, harness her power for their own...” Dina said, dashing to my side. “I agree, Felix … squash her,” I commanded, ordering her death as if she were a bug. Felix and I had a long history and we’d been around each other on and off for centuries but he still sometimes managed to surprise me. The demon let out a … a laugh? I was positively astounded and almost it had me scared. It was a low rumble from deep in his belly and before the witch could register what I’d said and figure out a way out, he fiercely made a fist. I floated up to his hand, just to see blood and other bodily fluids gushing out from between his fingers. Good one down!! But … we need more. “Bu

~Ellie’s Point of View~ I must have blacked out, or Violet blacked out, I wasn’t sure what happened. I woke up in the grass, naked and it was pitch black out. I sat up and slammed my legs together, I had been laying with them wide open! How damn humiliating!! I did see the silver chain nearby and realized Violet probably got it off but maybe passed out. I didn’t notice any soreness or anything that would indicate Gunner had done anything. I got to my feet, my first thought being to go in the house for my clothes. I glanced at the house and it was totally dark, but I had no clue what might be lurking inside. I remembered Grammy and I had shifted in the side yard and I quickly went over there. My clothes were a bit ripped up but Grammy’s were okay. I quickly put on her maid uniform which was basic black slacks and a black and grey blouse. I swam in it, even though she wasn’t that much bigger than me. Better than nothing, certainly. Grammy! Where was she?? I moved quickly around the