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I have a choice now. I step back but don’t sheathe my claws. “I trust them. They didn’t have to warn us.” I look at Jang. “They are telling the truth.” I raise my voice. “Get the women and children inside. This is not a drill. The pack is under attack!”
Despite the ongoing trial, they jump at my orders. Drills and years of practice make it smooth despite everyone’s panic and fear. Women and men alike grab pups and hurry to the safe houses while others prepare. I watch as a wave of werewolves get ready to fight, standing guard as I peer back at Jang.
“If you trust them, then I trust them,” he tells me before grabbing the back of my head and kissing my forehead. “I know you tried to stop this. You did all you could. Now it is time to fight for our people, for our land. You take the south, and I will take the north.”
“Father—”
His eyes close, and he kisses my forehead again. “So proud of you, my Quinny. Now show the pack why I chose you as alpha. Let us keep our people safe.”
Nodding, I step back, and he turns, his eyes turning bright amber. “Change! Kill any hunter on sight. Protect the safe house.We hold the line. We fight tonight for our families, our pack, and our land!”
Howls echo through the air as Jang tips his head back and joins in. I feel my eyes shift, and I let out a mournful, angry howl along with them.
When I drop my head, I meet Vale’s, Lucien’s, and Jai’s eyes. They slowly climb to their feet.
“We can help,” Lucien offers.
“How?” My voice is a growl. I know my fangs have lengthened, and my power flows through our land.
Everything I did was for nothing. They are coming, and no one is safe, but I will never let them hurt my land or my pack. I would die first.
“We are some of their best hunters,” Vale scoffs. “We know all their strategies, moves, and weaknesses.”
“Then speak fast,” Jang commands.
“We answer to her, not you,” Vale snarls, going toe to toe with Jang despite him bristling and sprouting fur. He doesn’t back down and eventually, Jang smirks and turns to me.
“I like him. Find out everything quickly.” He storms away to ready our people, making sure there is no chance for any of them to slip through. Luckily, they can only come from the front and sides. If they wanted to go around the back, they would have to clamber through streams and over the mountain, which is impossible for humans.
“They will come in two waves. The first will be a distraction, attacking head-on to draw your attention. The next will circle to the sides or rear to catch you off guard and sneak up and slit your throats. They won’t play fair. They will use wolfsbane, silver, and guns. They will also have snipers in the trees,” Vale quickly informs me.
“Anything else?” I ask.
“Yes, many will die,” he grits out.
I nod and hurry to Jang, who is barking orders. “We need our best climbers waiting in trees for their snipers and more blending in on both sides for when they try to sneak up on us. Warn everyone there will be wolfsbane and silver. They need to be fast and to move without hesitation. Let us use our advantage. We know this land. We can lead some to the gorge and others to the cliffs, and we are faster and stronger. I’m the fastest, so I will lead as many away as I can and come back.”
“No, Quinny,” Jang begins.
“Yes, Alpha. You know it’s the right move.”
He looks at me with so much sorrow and pain, I cannot help but clasp his hand. “I’ve got this, trust me. Let us end this tonight.”
Marie comes up then, her expression hard and ready. “She’s right. This has been a long time coming. Tonight, we’ll fight or die for our pack as a family.”
She grabs us both, hauling us into a hug, and for a moment, I soak in their warmth before pulling back. “I will use the hunters as well.”
“Okay, you do what you think is right, Quinn.” Jang catches my hand as I go to turn away. “Stay safe. I cannot lose you, Quinn. Do you understand me?”
I smirk. “They’d have to catch me first.”
“That’s my girl.” He grins.
Marie kisses my cheek. “Kill them all,” she whispers before moving to take her position at the front of the line where she belongs like the warrior she is.
I hurry back to Vale, Lucien, and Jai, who are strapping on their weapons, a bag open before them. “Don’t hurt any of the pack or they will kill you. We have marked you as friendly for now, but get in the way and they won’t hesitate.”
“Got it.” Lucien hauls up a bag. “I’ve got some fun toys in here. I’m going to plant them as far away as I can to stop some of them.”
