From Outcast To Alpha's Queen
The animal was fast, its claws tearing through Cassandra’s trousers and deep into her belly.
"Cassandra!" Aubrey screamed, looking for a rock or a branch to help.
"Run!" Cassandra shouted, her voice strained as she pinned the beast's head down. "Run to the State! I can't hold this thing for long! Get out of here!"
Danica grabbed Aubrey’s hand, her face pale with panic. "We have to go, Aubrey! Come on!"
They bolted back down the path, but the beast was stronger than it looked. With a violent heave, it threw Cassandra off and ignored her, turning its sights on the faster prey. It lunged toward Danica, but Aubrey saw the movement.