Jaxx’s eyes doubled in size, but before she could make a move to defend herself the rest of the pack swarmed. Kosta slammed into the ribcage of the bear, sending the massive animal off kilter. Her father was right behind him, snapping his jaws as a warning.

“Snap out of it,” Richard’s voice appeared in her head as she shook off the shock of the hit. “Get us into formation.”

Right, she thought. This was her hunt, and she was in charge. She quickly ...