Oak, Flynn and Elias were lost in the crowds of Weres that flocked out from the woods. An unending stream of beasts, all attacking with the intent to kill.
The battle raged on around us, a chaotic mess of snarls and desperate cries. I moved like a whirlwind, my bullets running out as I took down Were after Were. But for every enemy that fell, two more seemed to take their place. We were holding our own, but just barely.
I saw Tom chanting a spell, one I knew would take some time before it could assist any of us.
Through the noise of the fight, I heard a piercing scream. I spun around to see Elena stumbling backwards, clutching her baby to her chest as a massive bear advanced on her. Without thinking, I launched myself towards them.
"Elena, duck!" I shouted, already mid-leap.
She dro
