Outside the Cabin — Moments Before ImpactThe roar split the cold air like the sky itself was tearing open.Alexander jolted to his feet.Elias spun toward the window, blade flashing.The prototype snarled, pressing against Lena’s leg protectively, metallic fur bristling.Jay trembled violently in her arms, blue flickers pulsing under his skin in fast, painful bursts.“L…Lena,” he whispered, choking. “Don’t let it take me…”Lena held him tighter.“I won’t. I promise.”Alexander grabbed her arm sharply.“We have to MOVE. Now.”Elias pulled the cabin door wide, scanning the tree line.“South ridge. There’s movement.”Snow shook from branches as another roar rolled across the forest—closer this time, vibrating through their bones.Jay whimpered, curling against Lena.“It’s hunting me…”Alexander growled:“No. It’s hunting HER.”Elias corrected quietly:“No. It’s hunting them both.”Jay’s pulse stuttered under Lena’s hand.She swallowed hard.“We can still run—”The ground shook.Elias fr
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