Damien's POVThe Shadow Council leader, a grotesque parody of a wolf, lunged at Elsa, a swirling vortex of dark energy surrounding its claws.  I roared, throwing myself between them, taking the full force of the blow on my shoulder.  Pain exploded through my body, a searing agony that sent me sprawling.I hit the stone floor hard, the air knocked from my lungs.  I struggled to breathe, my vision blurring.  I could hear Elsa’s frantic cries, the snarls of the Shadow Council leader, the clash of claws and teeth.  I had to get up. I had to protect her.Through the haze of pain, I saw Elsa battling the leader, her movements swift and deadly, but the leader was stronger, faster, fueled by dark magic.  Its attacks were relentless, a barrage of claws and teeth that forced Elsa back, step by step.I pushed myself to my feet, ignoring the throbbing pain in my shoulder.  I staggered towards them, my legs shaky, my body screaming in protest.  I had to do something, anything, to help her.I lunge
 Last Updated : 2025-01-22
Last Updated : 2025-01-22