Maddie had been training for an alpha; well, she obviously had the skill it took to be considered one, and all her training had been centered on being alert.

It was not surprising that she was the first to notice the strange happenings around the mansion. She has been trained to rely on her senses more than anything.

That was why, when her ears prickled from the rustle of the leaves far away, she knew that trouble was looming.

But it was too late; no sooner as she stood up to alert them of the impending doom, the explosive device struck the wall with a loud thud before detonating.

Screams...