rees. His instincts were highly alert; the wolf senses stronger than ever were warning him of the danger ahead. L

it in the air, the weight of impend

el muttered gruffly, his eye

llowly to match h

he Shadowmoon Pack isn't alone. They've sent trackers,

voice sure and steady. "We'll outrun

g ahead, her determination a flame that burned

aid, his voice tinged wit

s. "Then we will fight," she said in a more serious tone, weighing h

ng off like a firework in his eyes. "Stick close. I

he woods, their movements in tandem, each aware

he rustling movement behind him-the unmistakable sound of wolves closing in. His heart racing as he tried to p

far from read

herself. The open space was too exposed, too perilous, but before she cou

e darting between the tree lines. He was listening, feeling the ripples in

spered, his voice so low. "

the healing pouch at her side. She was no Kael, but she had h

she whispered, her e

an instant. "Stay behind me. And

a sudden growl erupted from th

. Two more followed, their staring intent on Kael made Lila's heart run amok. She stepped instinct

growled, its voice dripping with contem

o a defiant snarl. "It

, ready to fight. A feeling of heat and nervousness were i

firm and definite but quiet urgent tone of her

o her. "You should be more concerned about your own li

ding as he faced down the hunters. "I'm n

assault and caught the wolf with his arm in mid-strike, using its own force

e the chest, a scene unfolded. Kael is a fo

till so much battle

in mid-air to avoid the teeth snapping at his throat. Lila reached for her pouch, her hands s

ice carrying over the chaos

econd wolf by the throat, lifting it up and plunging it down into the ground. It cr

acked away, its eyes flicking between Kael and Lila. The air w

on, locked eyes with the remaining

ardly keep track of. Kael just stood there for a moment, his breathing ragged, before

he said quietly.

touch his arm. She could feel adrenaline goosebumps within him beca

A Storm

rewn with the debris of the fight: torn earth and broken branches, and even a faint smell of blood. Kael stood

t for all that had taken place, shaking hands

f fear as her fingers touched his shoulder

ickly masked that behind a cool mask of indiffer

as she stood tall beside him. "Let's get movi

n motion as he led her through the forest