The glowing red eyes emerged from the shadows of the ancient courtyard, and the low, menacing growls vibrated through the freezing air. I clutched Julian's arm, my heart hammering so violently against my ribs that I felt lightheaded. Dozens of rogue wolves stepped into the pale moonlight, their fur matted with blood, their fangs bared. They were massive, feral beasts that had lost all connection to their human sides."Julian," I whispered, my voice trembling. "There are too many of them.""Stay behind me," Julian commanded, his voice dropping into a deep, guttural growl. His muscles tensed, and his claws extended. "Do not let go of my hand."The largest of the rogue wolves stepped forward. It was a monstrous black beast with a deep scar across its snout, and its red eyes were fixated on me. It snarled, saliva dripping from its jaws, and lunged directly toward us.Julian did not shift. He met the beast head-on, his fist connecting with its snout with a sickening crunch. The wolf yelped
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