Chapter 158 Augustus's Pov

• The night hung heavy over us as we made our move, a cloak of darkness pierced only by the flickering light of our torch. I stood vigilant at the forest’s edge, senses alert to the slightest hint of danger, yet even I couldn’t foresee the betrayal lurking in the shadows.
• A sudden cacophony shattered the stillness, ripping through the air like a thunderclap. I spun around, heart pounding, to find chaos descending upon us with a fury I hadn’t anticipated. Figures darted through the trees, their forms distorted in the dim moonlight, their eyes ablaze with a savage hunger.
• Scott led the charge. His snarl cut through the night, driving his pack forward with a ferocity that made my blood run cold. “Attack!” he bellowed, his voice dripping with malice. “Leave none standing!”