Under Attack

“Get up. Get dressed.”

Ginevra said urgently. He snatched his phone, thumb flying over the screen, and held it to his ear. His eyes flicked toward the windows, his movements tense, alert, like he was bracing for something to break through at any moment.

The Night Hunter’s presence had vanished, but the low, haunting screeches outside made my skin crawl. Ferals. My breath caught in my throat. Were they really after me?

I bolted out of bed, heart hammering against my ribs. My hands shook as I grabbed my shoes, skipping the extra step of changing out of my pajamas. There wasn’t time for anything else.

“Dammit,” Ginevra muttered, shoving his phone into his pocket. His jaw clenched and his focus snapped back to me. “We have to go. My car’s out front.”

The shrieks grew louder, each one tearing through the night like a predator announcing its hunt. I trailed behind Ginevra toward the front door, fear pressing against my chest.