Chapter 158

Augustus’s POV

The night hung heavy over us as we made our move, a cloak of darkness pierced only by the flickering light of our torch. I stood vigilant at the forest’s edge, senses alert to the slightest hint of danger, yet even I couldn’t foresee the betrayal lurking in the shadows.

A sudden cacophony shattered the stillness, ripping through the air like a thunderclap. I spun around, heart pounding, to find chaos descending upon us with a fury I hadn’t anticipated. Figures darted through the trees, their forms distorted in the dim moonlight, their eyes ablaze with a savage hunger.

Scott led the charge. His snarl cut through the night, driving his pack forward with a ferocity that made my blood run cold. “Attack!” he bellowed, his voice dripping with malice. “Leave none standing!”

The clash was swift and merciless, catching us off guard in our moment of vulnerability. Blades clashed, claws ripped through fur, and the scent of blood hung heav