Lora’s heart raced as she moved silently down the dark corridor, her mind focused on one thing: escape. But just as she rounded a corner, a loud, blaring alarm shattered the eerie quiet. The piercing sound echoed through the stone walls of the complex, followed by the unmistakable sound of rushing feet and shouting voices. Her pulse quickened as she pressed herself against the wall, her senses alert as chaos erupted around her. The lycans were rushing, probably assuming the alarm was some sort of drill or attack. “This is our chance,” Tara urged in her mind, her voice steady and determined. “We need to move now, while they're distracted.” Lora took a deep breath, steeling her nerves. She darted down the hall, keeping low, every muscle in her body tensed and ready for anything. The sound

