The air grew heavy after Keres's last words.My body trembled, not from weakness but from the power raging between us. My wolf, now awakened and bursting with power, wanted to defend our people and, at the same time, lie low in submission to Keres, our mate.“Enough,” I said, approaching the frightened crowd. “They’re not your enemies, Keres. Your fight is with me.”He tilted his head slightly, his crimson eyes gleaming. “Are you protecting them, little paws? After they turned on you like rabid dogs?”I clenched my fists. “They’re still mine to protect.”The smirk faded from his lips, replaced by something darker. “Then defend them,” he growled.The next instant, he was on me. His speed was terrifying, like a storm given flesh. I barely had time to raise my claws before his power crashed against mine. I was thrown across the courtyard, stone cracking under my back. The air whooshed out of my lungs.I shifted instinctively, my wolf form bursting forth, silver fur shimmering under the m
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