n replaced by an oppressive stillness, as if even the wildlife could sense the storm brewing. Lena stood at K

en steel, held an intensity that sent shivers down Lena's spine. Though his injuries f

"We don't have the numbers, but we have the land. Stick to th

he forest, their forms disappearing into the shadows. Dren, thou

ng. "Stay close to me. If things go s

spite the fear bubbling inside her. "I

k. "I know you can. But this fight isn't just about

a horn echoed through the trees, low and om

're h

it up the darkened woods, casting flickering shadows as they advanced. Their weapons glea

dropped from the trees, snaring hunters and cutting off their lines of retreat. Spike

every hunter caught in the traps, two mor

g silver eyes, and led the charge. The pack followed, their snarls

purpose, striking down any hunter who came too close. Her fear melted into determination a

nster

rifying. He was flanked by his most loyal men, each armed to the teeth. But what mad

form was grotesque, a twisted amalgamation of man and wolf, his body pulsating with

carrying over the chaos. "Face m

shake the ground. He charged toward Elias, his massive frame

the chaos around them. Elias was stronger, his strikes almost inhumanly po

two titans clashed. She wanted to help, but

ite their best efforts, the hunters were gaining ground, th

her movements were slowing. Her arms ached, her breaths c

hesitation, Lena ran to help, plunging her blade into one of the attackers. Maren

oice rang out, s

tree with bone-shattering force. Kael slumped to the g

ng his monstrous face. "So, this is the girl who's caused so much

advanced. Her fear threatened to consume he

is voice was hoarse but firm.

ound. "Or what? You'll stop me? L

Maybe there was another way. Her eyes flicked to the torches scat

red, her voice tre

es, her movements quick and desperate. She grabbed it and turned t

voice steady despite the terror

er. At the last moment, Lena threw the torch at a

Elias and the rest of the pack. The heat was intense, the c

antic as the fire grew. "You thi

r voice cold. "But

, led the charge, his strength renewed by Lena's bravery. Together, the pa

t Kael intercepted him. Their final clash was b

ck Elias down. The monstrous alpha fell to the ground,

eeing their leader defea

down to embers. The pack regrouped, their

attered and bloodied but victorious. "

ead. "I just did

her heart ache. "You're stronger than you th

nown. But deep down, she knew this wasn't the end. The shadows of

ey had won. And