Faye's POV
The inferno consumed everything in its path, devouring the Scarlet Howlers settlement house by house. Each structure collapsed into glowing embers while desperate screams pierced the night air. Mothers clutched their children, fleeing through the chaos as orange flames painted their terror-stricken faces. Through the billowing smoke that burned my throat raw, I watched Hardy observe the destruction with chilling detachment. His expression held no remorse, no flicker of human compassion. Only the ruthless satisfaction of a predator admiring his kill.
His fingers wrapped around my wrist before I could retreat, dragging me toward the waiting horses with unforgiving strength.
"Time to move."
"Where exactly?" The question barely escaped my lips as he hauled me forward. I understood our destination was my former pack territory, yet the logistics troubled me. How could we possibly travel there undetected when this blaze would draw every patrol for miles?
