ed through her, pushing her instincts into overdrive. She had to fight this-had to find a way back to the light. Suddenly, the darkness shifted, and a voice echoed thro

ing darkness. The attackers recoiled, their eyes wide with fear. But just as victory seemed within reach, a piercing howl echoed through the forest, reverberating with an unearthly resonance. The ground shook beneath her feet, and the walls of the cabin trembled. "What is that?" she cried, her confidence wavering as dread crept back in. "It's them," Lucas said, through gritted teeth as he fought to restrain the last of the attackers. "They've called for reinforcements!" Elena's heart raced. She could feel the energy within her waning, flickering like a dying flame as the howls grew louder. The remaining attackers began to regain their composure, pushing against the radiance she had created. "Keep it steady!" Lucas urged, grappling the last man to the ground. "You're doing great!" But the next howl pierced through the cabin like a dagger, sending shockwaves of fear through her. The wolf beside her howled back, a fierce challenge that echoed through the night, but the sound was soon drowned out by a chorus of growls from the forest. Suddenly, the door burst open wider, and a massive figure filled the entrance-larger than the wolf, a true beast of legend. Its eyes glowed like molten gold, and its fur shimmered in the dim light. This was no ordinary wolf; it radiated power and authority. "Elena!" Lucas's voice broke through her shock. "It's the Alpha! You need to stand your ground!" The Alpha wolf stepped into the cabin, its gaze sweeping over the scene. It seemed to assess Elena, as if recognizing the power within her. She felt a rush of understanding, a connection that transcended words. "Focus on the energy!" Lucas shouted again, his voice snapping her back to reality. With determination, she drew on the strength of the Alpha, feeling the bond they shared as its energy intertwined with hers. In that moment, she realized she wasn't just a barista with a hidden past; she was part of something much greater-a lineage that had been waiting to awaken. Channeling the energy, she pushed it outward, and the light surged again, brighter and more potent than before. The attackers hesitated, their expressions shifting from aggression to uncertainty as they faced the combined might of the wolf and her newfound powers. "Now!" Lucas yelled, and together they surged forward, ready to reclaim their ground. But