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And then Silas and Gentry burst through the trees, their presence a beacon of hope in the twilight.
“Myla!” Gentry shouted.
“Please . . . I can’t stop . . . I can’t!” I cried out as he wrapped his hands around my bicep and tried to hold me back.
Silas ran forward, looking for whoever was casting the assault.
The magic in the air ensnared us, pulling us inexorably toward the border despite Gentry’s best efforts.
More Enforcers exploded through the trees, snarling. Half ran to the Omegas, and the rest poured into the forest.
“Don’t let the Omegas off our land,” Alpha Wynn ordered.
The men of Hidden Creek raced to keep us from their enemy, but no matter how hard they yanked, our feet wouldn’t stop.
The sound of flesh hitting stone filtered into the clearing from beyond the copse of trees. Guttural warning snarls clashed with high-pitched screeches. Shifters positioned themselves around the Omegas, working to keep them as far away from the battle as possible. Gentry dug his heels into the dirt to try and slow the progression, but his attempts were useless against the dark magic.
“Fuck!” he shouted.
A wave of heat swept over us, so intense that sweat beaded along Gentry’s brow and upper lip. His hands slipped on my skin, and he scrambled to maintain his hold. A flash of light threatened to blind us, and wolves flew through the air, skidding across the forest floor and crashing into trees. Particles became visible pinpoints of energy, vibrating like a rattlesnake’s tail.
We were all in grave danger, and I prayed someone would come to our aid before it was too late.
Chapter 16
Bowen
I sprinted into the woods with Alaric, Valor, and Ezra hot on my heels, our collective anxiety snapping through the air. My wolf howled, riding the border of our skin, ready to take control.
We’d been in the Enforcer building as Alpha Wynn and Alpha Declan spoke on their secure line when the alarm blared through Hidden Creek. It was a sound we all dreaded—it meant there was an attack on our borders. Every member of the pack knew their roles. All Enforcers took their positions at the front line, and able-bodied, fighting men were to stay closer to the pack’s center as a second wave of defense. Women and the elderly holed up in designated safe houses as our orders directed us to the west border.
Our bond iced with fear. Every minute felt like years when Myla’s connection was blocked.
We’re here, Silas said through our bond.
He must have shifted. Not being able to respond made me grit my teeth, but I couldn’t risk charging in blind with my wolf’s rage.
Silas anticipated my need for information, and his words filled my head.
Gentry is with Myla, trying to stop her. All the Omegas are here. There’s powerful magic in the air. Something is trying to take them out of our territory.
Witches.
There was a moment of silence, and trepidation slithered over my skin.
The others aren’t here yet, Silas said. I’m going in.
No.
Fuck!
I pushed myself harder. Silas wasn’t reckless; if he felt there was no other choice but to barrel into danger alone, the situation was worse than I thought.
He needed backup, and he needed it now.
As we emerged from the trees, a chill went down my spine. Our Omegas were being pulled by some unseen force. Their faces twisted in fear and confusion as pack members placed themselves in their path, trying to stop them without causing harm.
Alpha Wynn was yelling orders while keeping close to his mate.
