Chapter 13 Shadows at the Gate

• “Elara, over here!” Kieran’s voice carried over the chaos, the air thick with the smell of blood and smoke.
• Elara darted toward him, her shadows spinning protectively around her as she dodged the swipe of a Bloodfang’s claws. “We’re outnumbered!” she shouted, skidding to a stop beside him.
• “No kidding,” Kieran growled, his hands clenched. His wolf flickered just beneath the surface, eyes glowing gold. “We need to push them back before they reach the inner border.”