Burned to Beta

The blaze flared into the sky. The night filled with smoke and sparks. The stars disappeared in the haze and glowing embers. The historical saloon hotel was shaded by the inferno roaring behind it. The life Lynexia had known and loved, devoured by coruscate.

Lynexia stood at the edge of the woods and watched two figures being pushed through the ruins of the entrance to the saloon. They were covered in ash, and they were pale with fear from the building, disappearing inside again. A crack was heard through the screams and flames, and another window exploded. The roof began to buckle as more smoke and sparks sprayed the night sky.

In the mountains of the wild west of Wyoming, the old town sat several miles from civilization. Though perfect for the pack, there was no way for emergency services to reach them in time. The isolation doomed them to fight for their lives alone.

Through the desperate cries and screams, Lynexia heard a female voice cry out. It was hard to make out words through her hysterics. She said things like, “they did it on purpose. '' and “why! '' then there were intelligible words. Lynexia didn't care to listen to the female. She watched the blazing town burning to the ground.

“Get her out of here! Ronan has a truck waiting. “ A female voice commanded. “More vehicles are being brought around.” A male voice added. Lynexia could normally identify every voice of the pack, but tonight she didn't care to even try.

“Watch your backs. This could be a full assault. They might be waiting to pick us off as we flee. “ A male warned. Lynexia heard the others heading for the waiting cars, but she could not move. “Head for Oklahoma, '' Lynexia's mother commanded. “We will meet at the MacIntyre ranch. Our cousins will take us in.” She added.

A hand grasped lynexia's shoulder. “Nexi. '' Her mother, Sarina, panted beside her, “Aunt Azura is waiting in the RV. Where's your father? '' she questioned, the panic rising in her voice. Lynexia's eyes overflowed with tears, and she pointed towards the Saloon. “He's still in there? Sarina questioned. Lynexia nodded, “Marcel and Niccolo haven't come out yet either. “ Lynexia found her voice. Sarina looked to the inferno saloon in horror. 'Camus! “ Sarina yelled and tore off towards the burning building. “No! Mom, don't leave me here! '' Lynexia cried out. She grabbed for the older woman, but could not gain a hold. “Wyett get nexi out of here!' Sarina called over her shoulder. Arms wrapped around the young female and held her in place. “Let me go, wyett! '' she demanded. “No, the alpha line cannot be lost. “ He defied. “I can't lose them. “ Lynexia cried. “I won't allow you to go in there. I will not risk losing you, either,'' she responded, refusing to free her. “They swore to protect us all. Even if that meant sacrificing themselves. “n wyett reminded. '' I can't be orphaned. I need them! “ Lynexia responded. “The alpha and Luna are saving us. You should not be here. “ Wyett stated.