The Fire That Chose Me
Her fire surged in answer, heat spiraling between them until the very air trembled.
The creatures hissed and snarled, the light of her power stoking their frenzy. The leader raised his clawed hand, his voice reverberating like stone breaking. “Enough.”
The pack stilled, though their bodies quivered with anticipation. His gaze never left Evelynn. “Come with us willingly, and no blood will be spilled tonight.”
Aiden stepped in front of her, his growl low and lethal. “She’s not going anywhere with you.”
The leader’s lips peeled back, revealing sharp teeth. “She belongs to us. You are nothing more than a distraction—a chain around her power. When she is free of you, she will see.”