Kane held my hand firmly as he pulled me toward his truck, his grip so strong it felt like it could leave a mark. Behind us, the party had shifted into chaos—people were running away in fear, shouting filled the air, and the sound of engines starting up in a rush could be heard everywhere.

“Kane, what’s going on?” I struggled to keep up with his long strides. “Why is everyone—”

A gunshot rang out, followed by another. Then the screaming started—not human screams, but something ...