Chapter 176

• "The only one dying here is you," Oliver hissed, pulling the trigger with a swift motion. Time seemed to stretch, the world slowing down as the bullet sailed towards me, its path clear and menacing.
• Rose's voice cut through the tension with remarkable clarity. "He's never going to hurt us again."
• I felt a surge of energy as Rose took control. Instinctively, I ducked to the side, narrowly evading the bullet as it whizzed past me, missing by mere inches. Oliver’s fury was palpable as he quickly re-aimed, his misjudgment of a werewolf's speed proving fatal. As he fired again, I dropped to the ground and rolled toward him.