Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Dakota ... 60 EZ 60 vouchers I stared at Jasper , my heart hammering against my chest as we continued walking . He had gotten too close to me that I almost thought he was going to kiss me . " Can you slow down for a minute ? " I called out to him . " It's my brother's life at stake ," he snapped , turning to look at me . " I asked you not to join me , didn't- " " Jasper , turn around ," I interrupted . " You won't tell me what to do , " he sneered . I swallowed hard , fear gripping me . " Jasper , turn around ," I said again , firmer this time , my voice trembling with urgency . " Just stop it , Dakota ," he growled , his tone laced with irritation . The hairs on the back of my neck stood up . " I'm serious , Jasper . We're not alone ." That made him pause . He turned , eyes narrowing . " What are you- " Before he could finish , a low snarl echoed through the trees . Shadows broke free from the foliage . One , two , then six ... seven figures , dressed in strange dark cloaks , surrounding us in seconds . My breath caught as they morphed into wolves , massive and foreign . They moved with a silent coordination . " Calm down , we don't want to fight , " Jasper said , gesturing at them . He turned to look at me . " You better get ready to run . If you try to be stubborn this time around , I'm going to have a great time watching them devour you . " " I can't run , " I bellowed . " My leg is hurting ." Jasper rolled his eyes . " Stand behind me and pay attention to your sides ." The strange wolves began to lunge . We moved on instinct . " You guys don't want this fight ,, trust me . I'm the best shifter in this Pack ," Jasper drawled . They continued approaching . " What do we do ? " I asked , looking around and being cautious . " We can't possibly run . " 16:08 Fri , Sep 19 d Chapter 21 220 56 - youchera " Can you shift into your wolf ? Can you control your wolf ? " Jasper inquired , as the wolves began closing in on us . " Yes , I can , " I quickly said . " Do it , now , " Jasper instructed . I nodded . Adrenaline surged through me as I jumped , my bones cracking and reforming in midair , fur erupting from my skin as I shifted into my wolf . My silver paws hit the forest floor , and I barely had time to snarl before one of them rammed into me . Claws slashed across my shoulder . I bit back a yelp , whipping around and sinking my teeth into his leg . He howled in pain , staggering back . Beside me , Jasper had transitioned into his dark ash - gray wolf form . Snapped his jaws at two others , trying to protect my flank . Stay close , he linked . I'm fine , I shot back , ignoring the sharp sting in my ribs . For every one we took down , two more seemed to leap from the shadows . But we didn't stop . I darted forward and knocked one off balance just in time for Jasper to slam into it from the side . We rolled and clawed , fur flying , blood scenting the air . Eventually , after what felt like forever , the last strange wolf collapsed , panting and defeated , shifting back into his human form as he lay unconscious . Jasper stood beside me , blood dripping from a wound above his eye . I was breathing hard , my own body aching and scratched . We shifted back . " Damn it ," Jasper groaned , clutching his side . " Where the hell did they come from ? " " No idea , " I replied , wiping blood from my forehead . " Yeah , it was a rhetorical question , " Jasper snapped . A loud , deafening sound shook the trees . It was a low vibration , like thunder crashing directly above us . The leaves trembled . Birds scattered . I instinctively stepped closer to Jasper . " Stay alert , " he muttered . From the shadows behind the trees , a woman emerged . 16:08 Fri , Sep 19 d Chapter 21 ... 60 E2 56 vouchers She wore an all - black hoodie . From where I stood . I could feel her power . Thick , dark energy pulsed from her like waves . I couldn't see her face , but I didn't need to . She wasn't human . She wasn't wolf either . She was something else . " Dakota , " Jasper said under his breath . " Hide ." " What ? No. I'm not- " " Hide ! Now ! " I hesitated . I wanted to argue , but his tone left no room for debate . I darted behind a tree and crouched , peeking around just enough to see what happened next . Jasper stepped forward , squaring his shoulders . " Who the hell are you ? " he demanded . The woman tilted her head , then lifted one hand . Crack ! Jasper flew backwards as if yanked by invisible chains , his body slamming into a tree . " Jasper ! " I screamed , but clamped my hand over my mouth . He groaned , trying to get up , but the woman raised her hand again and he dropped . He was fighting it , but something invisible was holding him down . I couldn't stand it anymore . I stepped out . " Let him go ! " I shouted . The woman's head turned in my direction . Her lips curved into a faint , almost amused smile . " Little Silver Wolf , " she said softly . " Interesting . " I gasped for air . She flicked her wrist , and I felt it instantly . Pressure . My body grew heavier . My legs buckled . My wolf fought to surface , but magic surged through me like cold fire . I collapsed to my knees . " Stop , " I gasped . " What do you want ? " " I'll let you know when the time is right ." Pain slammed through my chest . I fell forward , coughing , only to find blood splattered on the ground . " Dakota ! " Jasper shouted weakly . 16:08 Fri , Sep 19 d ... Chapter 21 " I'm fine . " I lied , barely able to lift my head . sext 23 55 vouchere The woman was right in front of me now . " Let's see how much more you can take before you break . " She raised her hand one last time and out of nowhere , a blur of movement launched from the trees . A massive wolf , black with gray streaks in his fur , slammed into the woman with full force , knocking her to the ground . She screamed , her concentration broken . I gasped as the magic around me dissipated . The wolf tore at her , relentless and furious . She tried to cast another spell , but he was too fast . He bit into her arm , drawing blood . At once , she vanished . One last flick of her hand , and she disappeared in a cloud of thick black smoke . The forest fell eerily silent . The black familiar wolf that had just saved us turned around slowly , blood on his muzzle . He shifted . " Logan ! " I breathed . He was naked , but didn't care . He ran to me , dropping to his knees . " Dakota . Hey . Hey , look at me . You're okay ." He pressed his hands to my face , brushing back my hair . " You're bleeding . Damn it ! What happened ? Who was that ? " " I'm fine ," I mumbled again , but my body trembled . " No , you're not , " he said softly . " You're not fine . " His hand hovered over my side . His eyes darkened at the bruises and blood . " You were supposed to be with Alicia , " he whispered . " Why didn't you stay back ? " I tried to sit up , but failed . " Because I couldn't let Jasper go alone ." Logan's jaw clenched . His gaze darted to Jasper , who was limping toward us , arms crossed tightly over his chest . " Where the hell were you ? " Jasper snapped , voice hoarse . Logan looked up , eyes cold . " I was lured into their trap ."