THE ALPHA'S RUIN
Shadow walking wasn't like normal magic,it required surrendering to darkness completely, trusting the void, letting go of every anchor to light and safety.
It was terrifying.
It was exhilarating.
Marina's first attempt lasted three seconds before panic pulled her back. The second, ten seconds. By the tenth try, she managed to walk from one side of the room to the other through pure shadow.
"Excellent," Obsidian murmured. "You're learning faster than I expected. Your hybrid nature gives you advantages,you don't fear darkness the way pure-blooded wolves do."
"Because I am darkness," Marina said without thinking. "Part of me, anyway."