The Omega They Couldn't Kill

(THE FACILITY)

Elorai.

There's chaos around me.

The smell of blood and death is sickening, and I've lost count of how many times I've gagged on it, blood roaring in my ears.

My gaze darts around me, my unsteady legs pushing me forward as I try to find a safe spot in all of this. What's happening? Why are there explosions?

Who's killing us?

"It's the werewolves!" a scientist cries as he runs, his white coat billowing behind him.

A gasp spills from my lips, my blood running cold.

They must have found our base.

I watch as he smashes buttons and sounds alarms. The door to my cell rolls open, startling me.

"We have to get the successful out of here, or they will kill her!" he cries.

Successful? Me? But my name is Lo. Elorai.

Armed men rush toward my room, one gripping my hand and pulling me along.

"What's happening?" I ask, but no one answers. They just keep dragging me forward.

I follow, breathing panicked. The explosions intensify, and the floor trembles beneath me. My arm hurts from where I'm being pulled, but I don't dare voice my complaints.

"Lo!" a woman calls out.

Penny.

I turn around to see her running toward me, her face flushed.

"What's happening?!" I ask once she's close enough.

"It's the werewolves. Those vicious monsters are here. I don't know how they found us, but they will stop at nothing until everyone is dead. We're already surrounded. Come, let's keep you safe."

She says this while leading the armed men forward.

"Where are you taking me?"

"Underground," she answers, taking us through a flight of stairs. "We will hide there until they are gone and plan our exit."

I nod. I trust Penny. She would never lie to me.

We head underground, but then another huge explosion rattles the frame of the building, and the lights go out. Everyone stills.

"What happened?!" Penny cries out, frantic.

"They've blown out the generators..." one of the armed men responds, flicking on a torchlight.

"We have to hurry! There's no time!" Penny cries, taking the steps two at a time. My heart is racing so fast I'm surprised it hasn't exploded.

Then we hear it.

It should be impossible, but my ears pick it up.

A snarl... and something else that sounds like a growl-the kind that sends shivers down your spine and goosebumps across your skin.

"She's here..." a voice growls, deadly. "Find her."

Penny panics.

I see her even in the dark as she pulls me forward, and the armed men follow, forming a protective circle.

We reach the elevator that's supposed to take us down to the underground bunkers when the men start groaning in pain, collapsing to the ground.

Penny joins them too, screaming, her body writhing. I freeze. What's happening?!

She's frothing at the mouth, anguished cries spilling from her lips, and no one is getting to their feet.

A pair of glowing red eyes appears in the