Atticus's POV
Relief floods through me as Ted agrees to take the underground garage route into the Pack-house. The last thing we need is Mother spotting Garcia before we can establish our cover story. I catch sight of one of the Squad's black SUVs trailing behind us, and my pulse quickens.
Without warning, Garcia launches herself from the still-moving vehicle. My heart nearly stops as she hits the pavement running. Collin leaps after her immediately, his protective instincts kicking in, and I follow a heartbeat later.
What happens next freezes my blood.
Garcia releases a roar that reverberates through the underground space, aimed directly at Philip. The sound is primal, commanding, and absolutely devastating. Dmitri actually whimpers inside my head like a scolded pup. I've never seen Ted manage to reduce my Lycan to such a state, yet our little Garcia just accomplished it without breaking a sweat.
