Chapter 5 Alpha Ethan's POV " A rough attack , " I muttered to myself as I took in the chaos unfolding before me . The scent of blood tainted the air , mixing with the heavy aroma of damp earth and burning wood . The night had Without hesitation , I mind - linked my een eerily calm before the first howl shattered the silence , signaling the beginning of an invasion . exceptions . James . We're under attack . Assemble all warriors immediately . We need everyone on the front lines - no James responded instantly , his voice sharp and alert . Understood , Alpha . How many are we dealing with ? I surveyed the battleground , my keen eyes picking up the swift - moving shadows in the tree line . More than a dozen , perhaps more , but something tells me this is just the beginning . I sense more waiting beyond the trees . Move fast , James . On it , he confirmed before cutting the link . My claws elongated instinctively as I stepped forward , my wolf clawing beneath my skin , eager to be unleashed . I turned toward my Gamma , Caleb , who was already shifting , his powerful black wolf standing ready beside me . " Hold the eastern flank , " I ordered , my voice laced with authority . " We cannot let them break through . If they do , the pack house will be vulnerable . " Caleb growled in agreement before taking off , his massive form disappearing into the darkness . A piercing snarl rang through the night as the first wave of rogues lunged forward , their eyes gleaming with savage hunger . I met them head - on , shifting mid - leap into my wolf form . My bones cracked and rearranged , fur bursting from my skin as I landed on all fours , fangs bared . The first rogue made the mistake of rushing me blindly - I clamped my jaws around its throat , snapping its windpipe with ease before tossing the lifeless body aside . More followed , their movements frenzied and erratic . These weren't ordinary rogues ; they fought with an unsettling coordination , their attacks calculated . I barely had a moment to register this before three of them pounced at once . Twisting my body , I used their momentum against them , knocking two unbalanced while sinking my teeth into the third's hind leg . A pained yelp filled the air as I dragged the rogue down , tearing into its flesh until it stopped moving . Through the haze of battle , James ' voice rang in my mind again . Warriors are assembled and moving into position . We have around seventy on the field now , but I sent a distress call to the allied packs . If this is an organized assault , we'll need reinforcements . Good . We hold our ground until they arrive , I replied , dodging a rogue's snapping jaws . I retaliated with a brutal swipe of my claws , shredding across its face . Shouts and snarls filled the air as our warriors clashed with the rogues . The night pulsed with the violent symphony of battle - bodies colliding , bones crunching , pained cries echoing into the darkness . My pack fought fiercely , but the rogues kept coming , their numbers seemingly endless . Then , from the shadows beyond the tree line , a figure emerged - a tall , imposing man , his scent foreign yet oddly familiar . Unlike the rogues , he didn't charge into battle . Instead , he stood still , his piercing gaze locked onto me . A growl rumbled deep in my chest as I took a step forward , readying myself . Whoever he was , he This attack wasn't random . It was planned . And the real fight was just beginning . wasn't just another rogue . The rogue in front of me lunged , but I was faster . slammed my weight into it , sending it crashing into the dirt before snapping its neck . Blood sprayed the ground as I turned to face the next attacker / We were holding our ground , but barely . The rogues were relentless , their numbers growing instead of thinning . James and Caleb fought fiercely beside me , but I could see exhaustion beginning to creep into their movements . Our warriors were strong , but the onslaught was wearing us down . Then , just as a massive rogue barreled toward me , something changed . A powerful presence rippled through the battlefield , a force unlike anything I had felt before . The air grew thick with energy , and for a moment on the rogues hesitated . ライ Chapter 5 A golden blur shot through the darkness , its movements swift and lethal . The massive wolf landed in front of me , its golden fut gleaming even sa dim moonlight . It moved with an otherworldly grace , its eyes burning with an intensity that made even the most savaga roguma falter I had never seen this woll before . And yet , something about it felt familiar . The golden wolf wasted no time , launching itself into the fray with devastating efficiency . It tore through the enemy lines , its powerful jaws crushing bones , its claws slicing through flesh like they were nothing . The rogues scrambled to defend themselves , but they were no match . I took advantage of the shift in momentum , throwing myself back into the fight . With renewed strength , my warriors pushed forward , cutting down the remaining rogues with ruthless precision . The battle that had seemed unwinnable only moments ago now turned in our favor . The golden wolf fought as if it had a personal vendetta against the rogues , its movements precise and brutal . It struck down every enemy in its path , leaving a trail of bodies in its wake . When we were done fighting , she stood before me , but just as I was about to shift and ask who she was , she pushed past me , causing me to stumble and fall to the ground . When I turned , I saw her fighting with a rogue . I was stunned . Did she just save me ? The fight between them was rough . I wanted to help , but I couldn't . She brought out her fangs , biting into the other wolf , and it growled in pain before collapsing to the ground . When she raised her head , her mouth was full of blood . Just then , I saw a bullet coming toward her from behind . " Watch out ! " I shouted . But before she could react , the bullet pierced into her chest from behind . " No ! " I shouted as she fell to the ground . AD Comment Send gift No Ads Chapter 6 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!