Shadows and First Blood
he said, voice teasing but tense, “I call this… urban survival 101. Lesson one: never trust streetlights.”
I rolled my eyes despite the adrenaline racing through me. “Lesson two: you’re insane.”
He grinned, brushing a damp strand of hair from my face, thumb lingering against my cheek. “Adorable when scared,” he teased. “You’re welcome.”
Hunters’ voices echoed nearby, coordinated, organized. We had no time for hesitation. Our only advantage was speed, wit, and a city full of shadows.
We vaulted over low fences, leapt across fire escapes, and ducked into abandoned storefronts. Every corner brought danger, yet every stolen glance at Travis reminded me why we were still moving, still surviving.
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