velina's feet. Sir Alden raised his sword, its steel catching the faint light that filtered t

d in the very darkness of the forest. Eyes gleamed faintly from the obscurity- yellow, hungry, and watching them with intent. T

oice was grim, but there was a trace of something else i

dark legend. But seeing them now, in the flesh, with their monstrous forms and glowing eyes, made her blood run cold. They were lar

r Alden ordered, his v

g forward, closer to Sir Alden. But her eyes never left the werewolves as they

s, stepped forward, its eyes locking onto Evelina's. There was something unsettling a

voice a low rumble that seemed to reverberate thr

oning himself between Evelina and the creature. "We seek the relic," he sai

th that gleamed in the dim light. "The relic belongs to the forest,

at her side. She had been trained for situations like this, but she had never f

or it," Sir Alden sai

the air. Sir Alden was quick, stepping to the side and bringing his sword down in a swift arc. The

Alden. Evelina's heart raced as she watched them, her breath coming in shallow ga

not turning to look at her but knowin

e Sir Alden fought these beasts alone, especially when her destiny was tied

ing for his throat, Evelina made her decision. She urg

ir Alden yelled, his v

racefully on her feet, her dagger raised. Without thinking, she threw h

ts thick fur. The force of the impact rattled her, but she didn't falter. The werewolf swi

s, but Evelina stood her ground. The dagger was all

with alarm. But his attention was divided, as the first

the air, striking again and again, his movements precise and deadly. But the werewolves w

st, but she couldn't look away. She had to act-she had to h

ised. This time, she lunged at the massive werewolf attacking Sir

a was too quick. She thrust her dagger forward with all her strength, burying it deep into the werewolf's

e creature in half. It collapsed to the ground wi

eart racing, her dagger slic

attle was

claws swiped just inches from her face, leaving a deep gash across h

rd flashing again. With a swift, brutal strike,

fell silent

wound. Blood dripped from her cheek, but she barely noticed the p

oice tense as he approached her, his s

e touched her cheek. "I'm fine," she said,

as hidden. "Now, we find what we came for," he said. His eyes darkened with resolve, the fire of

weight of destiny pressing down on her once more. The relic was within