Chapter 123

Aria's POV Pain surged through my body with every movement, and my blood left a trail behind me as I stumbled through the hallways. My vision blurred as I walked, and every breath I took burned my throat. I just needed to get to the clinic. Everything would be fine. Suddenly, a loud boom echoed through the halls, followed by screaming. The floor trembled under me. What the hell? My heartbeat increased in panic. I limped faster. Then I heard the sounds of growls, snarls, and more screams. They were getting closer now. My breath hitched as I perceived a scent that I had never smelled before, but I knew what it was. Blood. Death. Vampires. A door nearby slammed open, and a young pack member burst out, her eyes wide with terror. She came to a stop the moment she saw me. “L-Luna!” she gasped, rushing toward me. I tried to wave her off, but she reached for me anyway to steady me. “You’re bleeding so much, we need to—” “There’s no time,” I rasped, holding her arm. “You need to run. Get out of