~Samantha~
“There!” Lila pointed. “Inside!”
We sprinted to the door. Lila kicked it open. We piled in.
“Block it!” Dominic dumped Killian on the floor. Started shoving couches and tables against the entrance. “Windows too!”
We barricaded everything fast. Could hear boots pounding closer outside.
“That door’s not gonna last long,” Lila said, knives already back in her hands. “They’ll bust through.”
“I know. Buys us a minute.” Dominic peeked out a crack in the window. “How many you see?”
“Fifteen. Maybe more joining.”
“Perfect.” I knelt by Killian again. Felt his pulse. Weak but still there. “He needs more. The spell messed him up bad.”
“Then do it quick. Company’s almost here.” Dominic didn’t turn around. Just kept staring out.
I stood. Moved to the window. Saw them circling the cabin. Closing the net.
Then Tall guy stepped through the busted door. Chill as hell. Like he was walking into a party.
“Enough.” His voice sliced through the noise. “Stop.”
