The battle was brutal. The pack was outnumbered, and the humans had come prepared with guns and silver bullets. But Maya and Alex were fearless, rallying their packmates to fight back with tooth and claw.

Maya felt the thrill of adrenaline as she tore into her opponents, using all her strength and skill to dodge their attacks. She felt the sting of silver against her fur, but she refused to let the pain slow her down.

Beside her, she could hear Alex's fierce growls as he fought off his own attackers. She trusted him to have her back, just as he knew she had his.

But even with their ferocity...