Chapter 12 - The Beast Unleashed
Dimitri Volkov himself stepped through the rubble of the east wing, flanked by four elite bodyguards. He carried a heavy shotgun, a cruel smile twisting his scarred face. They moved swiftly up the back staircase, bypassing the main firefight.
They reached the master bedroom door. Dimitri fired a slug directly into the electronic lock, kicking the heavy steel door open.
Inside, Elara was huddled in the corner, clutching a blanket. But standing between her and the door was Bane. The dog didn't just growl; he let out a roar that shook the very floorboards, his muscles coiled tight, fangs dripping with saliva.
"Shoot the dog!" Dimitri ordered.
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Before the guards could raise their weapons, Bane launched himself. He didn't attack like a normal dog; he fought like a highly trained assassin. He dodged the first shotgun blast, clamping his jaws onto the closest guard's knee, shattering the joint instantly. Using the man as a shield, he avoided the return fire, springing off the wall and tearing out the throat of a second guard.
The room devolved into chaos. Bane was a whirlwind of teeth and fury, taking hit after hit from grazing bullets, but his pain tolerance was absolute. He was defending his pack.
