Lily Carter POV
Just as three more controlled pack members came out from behind the bushes, the branch broke under my foot. Their bright eyes looked at us like we were targets.
"Run!" Caleb took my hand and led me up the mountain path.
Our hearts were racing as we ran through the forest. The controlled dogs behind us moved in perfect sync with each other. Their footsteps matched like they were all talking to the same mind. Which they most likely were.
"They're not after us," I gasped as we ran. "They're pushing us somewhere."
"I know," Caleb said with a pout. "Toward the Sacred Grove. Just like we figured."
A new voice called out from our left. "Lily! Help me!"
I skidded to a stop. It was Mrs. Chen, but her voice sounded different - urgent instead of robotic.
"Lily, don't!" Caleb yanked on my arm. "It's a trap!"
But Mrs. Chen stumbled into view, tears running down her face. The glow in her eyes flickered on and off like a broken light.
