I unleashed a swift kick, knocking down a foe that crept up behind him, and hollered, âNo time for dawdling! If you stand gawping again, your noggin might end up a percussion instrument!â
Harlan snapped to attention, and our synchronization was swift.
With a relentless cadence of fists and blades, we deprived the enemy of respite.
Our harmony was remarkable as we methodically subdued the pack of werewolves.
Harlanâs breath came in shallow gasps as we quelled the onslaught.
He sidled over, tapping me on the shoulder, his face adorned with an appreciative grin.
âZoe, your reflexes are sharp as a cobraâs strike.
Youâve done marvelously!â
I rolled my eyes with a touch of discontent.
âAnd yet you dare commend me! Didnât you brief me on the plan earlier? What if you provoked the Barton family and they decided to set the factory ablaze?â
âI shanât let that occur,â Harlan responded with unwavering self-assuredness.
âThe Xeric Pack is renowned for their swiftness and ferocity.
Weâll hold our own against the Thorn Edge Pack if need be.
â
I couldnât help but scoff at his confidence.
âEasy for you to say!
Our success hinges on Luisâ scheme with those plants.
Without it, your initial recklessness might have spurred him to raze the plants and the factory even before you had a chance to take your first shot.
â
âNo, Zoe, itâs not that dire,â Harlan asserted, exuding confidence.
âDebra provided me a timely heads-up, and Iâve made ample preparations.
Luis wonât have his way.
â
I arched an eyebrow.
âReally? What preparations have you made?â
As we spoke, I spotted an unusual hunch-backed figure lurking in Harlanâs blind spot.
It was actually Luis!
Luis crept surreptitiously, wielding a distinctive silver firearm.
It was evident he harbored nefarious intentions.
âWhatâs your game, Luis?â I asked, my words echoing loudly.
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In response to my words, Harlan 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.
âWatch out!â Harlanâs 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 Harlan just taken the bullet meant for me?
Zoeâs POV:
âHarlan!â I shrieked in sheer panic.