Chapter 179

“Retreat! Honey, come back first. It's too dangerous over there!” Ethan's order came through the link, with an unquestionable urgency. The Hunters had stabilized their positions, their fire growing heavier. Continuing the assault would only lead to unnecessary casualties. My squad members agreed to withdraw in stages, regrouping with Ethan and the others first. But as we crept back along our original path, nearing the edge of the core living area, Jacob accidentally kicked an empty metal can. That damn tin made a deafening clang in the silent corridor. “Movement over there!” Nearby hunters were instantly alerted. Spotting us, they raised their guns and fired. “Watch out!” I transformed instantly. The white wolf lunged sideways, knocking the lead hunter flying. Jacob and Xaver charged simultaneously, their claws and fangs unleashing terrifying lethality in the confined space. The fight was brief and fierce; several hunters were quickly taken down. But the gunfire had un