The forest echoed with distant explosions.
The hunters were getting closer.
Jayden stood at the front of the pack territory, his expression colder than ever.
Every wolf around him waited for his order.
Ariana stood beside Kayden, her heart racing.
"I didn't expect things to get this serious," she said quietly.
Kayden crossed his arms.
"Hunters have always been a problem… but this time they're clearly targeting you."
Just then, another explosion shook the ground.
Smoke began rising above the trees.
Jayden raised his voice.
"All warriors, form defensive lines!"
The pack wolves immediately moved into position.
Some transformed into their wolf forms.
Others took positions along the forest edge.
Jayden's Alpha aura spread across the territory.
His glowing blue eyes scanned the battlefield.
This time, he wasn't just a brother or a pack member.
He was the Alpha commander.
The hunters finally appeared between the trees.
Dozens of them stepped into the clearing.
They carried powerful silver weapons and special traps.
Their leader stepped forward.
A tall man with a scar across his face.
"So this is the famous Sawyer pack," he said coldly.
Jayden stepped forward.
"You're trespassing."
The hunter leader smirked.
"We came for the Moon Heir."
Several hunters raised their weapons.
Ariana felt fear creeping into her chest.
Jayden glanced back at her.
"Stay behind us."
Kayden cracked his neck.
"Well… looks like it's time to have some fun."
The hunter leader lifted his hand.
"Fire!"
Gunshots exploded through the forest.
But the wolves were already moving.
Jayden transformed instantly into his massive black Alpha wolf.
With a powerful leap, he crashed directly into the front line of hunters.
Kayden followed, attacking with incredible speed.
The battle began immediately.
Claws against silver blades.
Growls against gunfire.
The war between wolves and hunters had finally begun.
And in the center of it all…
Ariana could feel the moon power inside her slowly awakening again.