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foliage, sunlight streams to cast dappled patterns on the wolves while they replicate my actions. A constant heartbeat in my ears reverberates as

f my body from behind, but I can sense them tracking every change in my stance. His closeness sends heat waves through my belly as his

power that I haven't displayed since my return, while each fibre pulses with vibrant energy. With eyes shining from concentration and wonder, the

moves, the campfire begins to flicker, sending sparks flying through the sky. I feel my heart jump and recognise that t

y eyelids open, the wolves halt in place as though time stood still around us. I handle the staf

g for the memory that briefly emerged from my mind. His intensity grips my breath, and I realise he

y advances with a half-step while its tail drops and nose wavers in response to the intense atmosphere. I control my vo

learing's boundary. The solitary wolf enters the illuminated area with its fur standing on end while its eyes shine with intense

ionless with their tails tucked and hold their breath as they stare in fear and awe. The hot electricity of power

stranger as fear battles their loyalty to their pack. The solitary she-wolf advances cautiously while maintaining complete

to my shoulder as worry marks every feature of his face. The years of fire-trained instinct prevent me from turning to him and r

soft nudges surge through me as my knees shake uncontrollably. I drop my staff to the ground while my heart races

e. He advances slowly, and the she-wolf reveals her teeth in response. My hand lifts with an open palm while I quietly call h

while his gaze turns to me as if seeking approval. I nod, and my heart races as he steps back to let me ma

ollective breath while the moment crackles with burning intensity. She moves closer until I feel her muzzle touch my ha

fingers over the she-wolf's neck where faded scars mirror those on my body. The combination of pain and lo

the sound into the forest and create panic among the wolves. Lucien turns around in a wide-eyed panic

ing as the she-wolf detects danger from afar. Lucien leads me back toward the packhouse while the horn's sound beats against our ears like t

gh the forest. Strange wolf packs erupt from the trees into view with eyes that burn with violent intent. Lucien pulls me

k charges into the clearing with exposed fangs prepared for combat. Lucien's hold becomes firmer as he ord

l that echoes through the air. Her battle cry resonates within me as I understand she stands with us. The look

h. While Lucien calls out to me, I charge straight to confront the enemy. Chaos fills the clearing when combat

is staff slips from his hands. A sickening thud fills the air as he collapses to the ground, and my heart stops. My angry roar rel

whose power ignites within me. The sound of my heartbeat, along with the sound of the fight, becomes the only thin