Pax and I stood back to back, surrounded by the encroaching pack of werewolves. Their low growls and glowing eyes made one thing clear: they weren’t planning on letting us leave alive.
“Looks like your capture’s been postponed by a few minutes,” Pax said. His tone was infuriating. I couldn’t see his face, but I didn’t need to. That grin in his voice said it all—as if it would take him mere minutes to handle these guys.
I shook my head, ignoring his bravado. My focus was locked on the wolves before me.
I couldn’t believe my luck. Two near-death escapes in one night? I’d have laughed if it weren’t so bleak.
Taking a deep breath, I shifted back into my human form, raising my hands in what I hoped would be interpreted as surrender.
“Blake, what are you doing?” Pax hissed, casting a quick, confused glance over his shoulder before returning his attention to the werewolves.
“If you fight now, it’ll be to the death. You know that, right?” I said, keeping my voice steady.