“Is that what a real Alpha does?” I shot back, my voice cold and sharp. “Blame others for his incompetence? Attack a woman he barely knows? Pathetic.”
The insult hit its mark. With a furious roar, Tyler charged again, faster this time, his eyes glowing with dangerous intent.
He swiped at me, and I dodged to the right. This time, his momentum carried him forward, leaving him slightly off balance. It was just enough for me to bolt out.
I didn’t look back as I sprinted into the open air. My heart was pounding, every muscle in my body burning with adrenaline. There was no way I could drive away fast enough. I’d be caught before I even got the keys in the ignition. So I ditched the car and ran on foot, sprinting as fast as my legs would carry me, away from the Night Creek pack.
The trees blurred past me as I tore through the forest, the branches whipping at my arms and face. My lungs burned, and every step felt heavier than the last, but I couldn’t stop. I had to put as much distance between us as possible.
But I underestimated Tyler.