Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow - Chapter 239

Chapter 239: Attacked Chapter 239: Attacked *************** CHAPTER 239 ~Zara’s POV~ Before the words fully left my lips, the first attacker lunged.

I sidestepped easily, grabbing his arm and twisting it until I heard the satisfying pop of his shoulder dislocating.

He screamed, but I didn’t stop, landing a swift kick to his chest that sent him coughing out blood.

I flung his hand and glanced at my side.

Two more rushed me simultaneously.

One swung a bat, but I ducked under it, delivering a sharp elbow to his ribs.

The other aimed for my legs, but I flipped backwards, using the momentum to land a solid punch to his jaw and then I slashed at his neck.

My fang did a marvellous job as the next second, spurts of blood sprayed the air as I kicked him away.  The other guy had dropped to the ground, groaning in pain.

Astrid howled with satisfaction in my mind.

“That’s how it’s done.” The next wave came faster, five men charging at once.

I moved on instinct, blocking a punch from one while spinning to kick another in the stomach.

My movements were fluid, precise, and fast and they were no match for me and Astrid.

One managed to grab my arm, but I twisted, using his grip against him to throw him into another attacker.

Blood roared in my ears, but I didn’t falter.

My breath came in sharp bursts, and sweat trickled down my temple.

The ground was littered with bodies, most of them groaning and writhing in pain while a few unfortunate souls had met a quick end.

Ivan clapped mockingly, his voice dripping with disdain.

“Impressive.

Truly.

But let’s see how you handle this.” The air shifted.

I sensed it before I saw them-rogue Lycans stepping into view.

I knew their scent anywhere.  They were different and more wild than we werewolves.  Their wild eyes gleamed with feral intent, and the scent of unrestrained aggression filled the air.

These sets were out for blood and so was I.

One by one, they transformed, their hulking wolf forms towering over the fallen men.

Several loud ear-piercing howls rendered the air, causing me to wince.

Astrid bristled, her growl echoing in my mind.

“Zara, they’ll tear us apart if we’re not careful.” “Then let’s not be careful.

This is no time to play safe,” I shot back.

“They may be Lycans, but they are not alphas nor were they kings.

I still stand a chance.” With a deep breath, I closed my eyes, letting Astrid take over.

The shift came swiftly, pain and power coursing through me as my bones cracked and reformed.

When I opened my eyes again, the world looked sharper, clearer.

I felt the raw strength of my wolf as she took control, her fur bristling and teeth bared.

The rogues hesitated for a fraction of a second, but that was all I needed.

I leapt forward, colliding with the nearest rogue and sinking my teeth into his shoulder.

He howled in pain, thrashing as I threw him to the ground.

Another charged from the side, but Astrid was faster.

She spun, slashing her claws across his chest and sending him staggering back.

The remaining rogues circled cautiously, their growls low and threatening.

“Bring it on,” Astrid snarled, her muscles coiled and ready.

And then they attacked.

It was chaos-fangs and claws clashing, growls and yelps filling the air.

Astrid moved with deadly precision, dodging and striking with an elegance born of years of training.

One rogue managed to claw my side.

Although the pain was sharp at that moment it was fleeting as adrenaline surged through me.

We fought fiercely, refusing to back down.

But then, Ivan’s taunting voice cut through the chaos.

“Let’s see how long you last, Zara.

Because this is only the beginning.” His words sent a chill down my spine, but I didn’t let it show.

I would survive this.

I would defeat them.

And then, I would make Ivan regret ever crossing me.

The remaining rogues lunged again, more coordinated this time, their savage snarls echoing through the clearing.  Astrid braced, her paws digging into the dirt as she spun and met the first one head-on.

Their bodies collided with a sickening thud, and I felt the reverberation through my entire being.

“We can’t keep this up forever,” Astrid growled, her movements still swift but slightly strained.

“We don’t need forever,” I shot back, focusing on the rogue circling from the left.  With a feint to the right, I tricked him into lunging too soon, giving me the opening I needed to slam my claws into his side.

He let out a piercing howl as he toppled over, blood matting his fur.

Another rogue charged from behind.

Astrid twisted mid-air, barely avoiding the snapping jaws aimed for her throat.

Landing gracefully, she retaliated with a powerful kick to his hind legs, sending him sprawling.

The odds were evening out, but Ivan’s smug expression in the distance told me this was far from over.

“Is that all you’ve got?” I snarled, my voice distorted in my wolf form.

My breaths were heavy, but the fire in my chest burned brighter with each passing second.

“All I need is to take Ivan out,” I told Astrid and with the blink of an eye, she lunged at him, her paw raised, aiming for his head.  Ivan stood motionless, slight fear flickering in his eyes but as soon as it came, it was gone, replaced with an unnerving confidence.  That was when I knew I had made a mistake.  Before my paw could strike, a dark presence overwhelmed me and the next moment, a large paw slapped Astrid’s head, sending her body flying sideways as she slammed against the nearby hill by he side.  Astrid spat a large spurt of blood as her body fell to the ground.  “Astrid?!” She whined slightly but was on her feet within seconds.

“He’ll pay for that,” she promised.  The largest rogue remained, its fur bristling as it stepped forward.

Its bloodshot eyes locked onto me, and a guttural growl rumbled deep within its chest.  This one wasn’t like the others-it radiated raw, uncontrolled strength and his murderous aura was second to none.  He was their leader.