Monica pursed her lips and sprinted. Her eyes were darting in every direction, but her target was nowhere to be found. Listening closely, she heaved a breath when she confirmed Connor was right behind her. Relief flooded her, but it was quickly replaced with dread when she noticed Helena sprinting towards a wolf that had its eyes focused on her, staring at her like she was its next meal. Helena was a life-saver! When this was all over and they got out alive, Monica was going to buy her a meal.

With her limbs still struggling not to remain in one place and become even an easier target, her eyes...