Chapter 9

Freya’s POV

The air was clear and quiet in the early morning, the kind of quiet that raised the hairs on the back of my neck. After hearing Sophia and Liam's plans the previous evening, I was unable to sleep and stood close to the edge of the training fields.

"Freya! As he ran at me, one of the warriors yelled out. His eyes were wide and his voice sounded frantic. "The rogues are to blame! They have arrived!"

My heart fell. It was too late to issue the warning.

Howls reverberated through the Blueblood Pack area before I could respond. I turned to see the dark figures of rogues rising from the tree line, their eyes glimmering with a wild desire, and my stomach knotted.

"Come to the main house, everyone! Kane's words echoed loudly throughout the grounds. He had already transformed into a wolf, his enormous body a sign of power and authority. We were unprepared for such a massive attack, even though warriors rushed to construct a defensive line.

I was paralyzed, caught between the urge to fight and my fear. I was startled into action by a close snarl. A young fighter was not quick enough to defend himself when a rogue jumped toward him. I sprang forward without thinking, snatching up a fallen spear and throwing it as hard as I could.

The spear pierced the side of the rogue as it yelled and fell. The young warrior's eyes were wide as he gazed at me.

He said, "Thanks," and hurried to join the others.

The conflict had already started.

It was too chaotic. As the Blueblood Pack struggled to maintain their position, I was surrounded by growls, snarls, and the clash of teeth and claws. My pulse pounding, I remained close to the battle's edge, looking for ways to assist.

At that moment, I saw some rogues encircling a bunch of pack kids close to the stables. Their frightened screams filled me with vitality. My mind rushing for an answer, I ran toward them without hesitation.

"Go away from them! I threw myself between the kids and the outlaws and yelled.

One of the rogues came at me, snarling and exposing its teeth. A part of me cracked as I prepared for the collision.

The rogue flew backwards as a surge of energy exploded from my body. The others paused, watching me carefully with narrowed eyes.

"What... Was that right? I muttered as I looked at my hands. I had never before seen them glimmer so softly in a golden light.

The kids held on to one another as their astonishment replaced their terror. "You came to our rescue," one of them muttered.

I had no time to think about what had just transpired. More rogues were coming, and I had to do something.

"Go! I informed the kids. "Go to the main house and run." Remain together!"

They gave me a nod and fled, leaving me to deal with the approaching outlaws. My fists clenched as I concentrated on the weird force within. I knew it was my only chance, even though I didn't comprehend it.

The pack was having trouble as the conflict continued. In the middle of the mayhem, I saw Kane fending off many rogues at once. Although he was standing his ground, I could tell he was tired from his movements.

"Kane! I ran near him and yelled.

Before a rogue tackled him from behind, he turned and briefly met my gaze. He growled, knocking the rogue away, but it was soon replaced by another.

"Kane! I yelled once again as panic took hold of me.

A rogue buried its teeth into his side as I got to him. With a growl of pain, Kane's enormous body fell to the earth.

"No! I threw myself between him and the outlaws and sobbed.

They circled us, hesitating and roaring. I crouched next to Kane and laid my trembling hands over his wound.

With tears in my eyes, I muttered, "Stay with me."

He grumbled, although his voice was feeble, "I'm fine."

I responded in a shaky voice, "You're not." "For once, let someone protect you instead of trying to protect everyone."

His gaze softened, but the rogues lunged before he could react.

My inner energy ignited once more, with more intensity. My body burst into a golden wave that threw the rogues back and surrounded us with a barrier of protection.

Kane's eyes were wide with surprise as he gazed at me. "Freya... Who are you?"

I said, hardly raising my voice above a whisper, "I don't know."

As the golden light surrounded me, the battlefield became quiet. I could sense the wild, unrestrained force pulsing through my veins. I had never experienced anything like it before.

"Stop, Freya! I couldn't, but Kane's voice was desperate. I had no idea how to control the force that had taken over.

The rogues paused and retreated, clearly terrified. However, the light continued. It became hotter and brighter until it burst out in a wave of blinding light.

The battleground had become unrecognizable as the light faded. The outlaws were lying around, either unconscious or running away into the woods. The members of the pack gazed at me with a mixture of dread and wonder on their faces.

The exertion caused my body to tremble, and I fell to my knees. Kane gently placed his hand on my shoulder as he reached for me.

"Freya," he replied quietly, his voice worried. "Are you alright?"

Tears were running down my cheeks as I glanced up at him. "I have no idea what just transpired. I... I had no control over it.

Before he could answer, someone stepped out of the darkness. Sophia was there, with a pale face and angry eyes.

"What did you do? Her voice trembled with anger as she hissed. "Everything has been ruined by you!"

My mouth was about to reply when the ground trembled beneath us. My spine tingled as a deep, guttural growl reverberated across the jungle.

Kane's gaze grew strained. "This isn't over," he added in a strained, low voice.

As the growl intensified, the pack members huddled together, their anxiety evident. My heart was racing when the revelation struck, and I stood motionless.

It was going to be much worse than the rogues. Furthermore, I wasn't certain if I had the fortitude to deal with it.