CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY THREE – WORKING TOGETHER

However, just as it seemed they were making real progress, disaster struck. A young werewolf named Tyler bumped into Viktor, spilling a glass of water on the vampire's expensive suit. "Watch where you're going, you mangy mutt!" Viktor snarled, his fangs extending. Tyler, already on edge from the prolonged proximity to vampires, let out a low growl. "Who are you calling mangy, you bloodsucking leech?" In an instant, the fragile peace shattered. Werewolves and vampires squared off, centuries of animosity bubbling to the surface. Claws extended, fangs bared, and the air crackled with barely contained violence. Logan's authoritative roar cut through the chaos. "ENOUGH!" But it was Laura who stepped into the center of the fray, her pregnant belly a stark reminder of what was at stake. "Stop this madness!" she shouted, her voice carrying a power that surprised even her. "Look at yourselves! Fighting like children while Dr. Carter grows stronger by the minute." She turned to Tyler and V