The Lycan Commander’s Lethal Shadow
Anna whispered fiercely, driving her hand into the center of the pedestal.
A sharp silver needle extended from the mechanism, piercing the palm of her hand. The pedestal hummed to life pulsing with a deep, rhythmic amber glow that matched her heartbeat. Across the subterranean vault, the runes carved into the remaining stone pillars began to flare to life, casting long sharp shadows against the dust filled air.
The Colossus felt the shift immediately. It let out a soundless roar that sent a physical shockwave through the room, turning to face Anna. It ignored Liam entirely, raising both fists high into the air, preparing to bring them down directly onto the central terminal and Anna with it.