"I assure you that I will return. I will return and I'll bring help," I say quickly.

At the moment, I was not helpful to them. I was unable to release them. Despite having Vanta on my side, I was aware that we were likely outnumbered and possibly outmatched. Disregarding their frantic pleas, I pivot and flee.

I was uncertain of my destination, yet I felt the need to leave. I needed to enlist the help of Ares and the lycan council. I was unable to handle this task by myself. I was on the verge of entering another room when I heard a gunshot. The bullet strikes my back,...