I unleashed a swift kick, knocking down a foe that crept up behind him, and hollered, “No time for dawdling! If you stand gawping again, your noggin might end up a percussion instrument!”


    Han snapped to attention, and our synchronization was swift.


    With a relentless cadence of fists and des, we deprived the enemy of respite.


    Our harmony was remarkable as we methodically subdued the pack of werewolves.


    Han’s breath came in shallow gasps as we quelled the onught.


    He sidled over, tapping me on the shoulder, his face adorned with an appreciative grin.


    “Zoe, your reflexes are sharp as a cobra’s strike.


    You’ve done marvelously!”


    I rolled my eyes with a touch of discontent.


    “And yet you daremend me! Didn’t you brief me on the n earlier? What if you provoked the Barton family and they decided to set the factory aze?”


    “I shan’t let that ur,” Han responded with unwavering self-assuredness.


    “The Xeric Pack is renowned for their swiftness and ferocity.


    We’ll hold our own against the Thorn Edge Pack if need be.


    ”


    I couldn’t help but scoff at his confidence.


    “Easy for you to say!


    Our sess hinges on Luis’ scheme with those nts.


    Without it, your initial recklessness might have spurred him to raze the nts and the factory even before you had a chance to take your first shot.


    ”


    “No, Zoe, it’s not that dire,” Han asserted, exuding confidence.


    “Debra provided me a timely heads-up, and I’ve made ample preparations.


    Luis won’t have his way.


    ”


    I arched an eyebrow.


    “Really? What preparations have you made?”


    As we spoke, I spotted an unusual hunch-backed figure lurking in Han’s blind spot.


    It was actually Luis!


    Luis crept surreptitiously, wielding a distinctive silver firearm.


    It was evident he harbored nefarious intentions.


    “What’s your game, Luis?” I asked, my words echoing loudly.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


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    In response to my words, Han turned to look.


    Their gazes locked simultaneously, and then, with a malevolent smile, Luis raised the weapon he held.


    A loud bang followed when he squeezed the trigger.


    “Watch out!” Han’s eyes bulged with urgency, and he sprang into action, throwing himself protectively over me.


    A pained groan came from above, chilling my very core.


    Had Han just taken the bullet meant for me?


    Zoe’s POV:


    “Han!” I shrieked in sheer panic.