The Plus Size Luna
And it had seen Maxine.
The Predator was a rogue wolf, something that acted on its base instincts: hunger. It was the worst kind of wolf: dangerous and unpredictable. And it had already killed tonight. Alph knew he couldn't let it harm Maxine, but fighting it would be risky. He was strong, but the Predator was desperate—and desperation made it even more dangerous.
"Don't move," Alph whispered to Maxine, his voice barely audible. "No matter what happens, stay behind me."
Maxine didn't answer, but Alph could feel her tense, her breath coming in shallow, rapid bursts.