Chapter 54 The First Attack

• The night was thick with an unnatural stillness. As I walked between Blue and Grey through the quiet forest paths that led back to the Red Moon Pack’s grounds, I felt a tingle run up my spine. I told myself it was just nerves. Maybe it was the conversation with Nicolai still gnawing at me. His cold expression, the barely concealed hostility, his words laced with barbs—it had all settled uneasily in my mind. Still, I told myself, I’d dealt with worse. I had two strong mates by my side, and the Red Moon Pack had trained relentlessly. We were prepared.
• But when the first arrow cut through the air, landing just inches from Grey’s feet, I realized that my confidence might have been misplaced.
• “Amelia, down!” Blue’s hand closed around my wrist, yanking me behind him just as more arrows rained from above, striking the ground with deadly precision. Grey spun, his eyes catching mine, and I saw that same flash of anger and protectiveness.