His rejected curvy secret
Her hand clamped down on his shoulder with a grip that forced him to his knees.
"Enough," Miriam said, her voice carrying absolute authority. "Stand down, or I will ensure you never threaten anyone again."
The young guardian struggled briefly, fanaticism warring with self-preservation, before finally collapsing in defeat.
Miriam looked at Jacob, at the network of wolves still holding formation despite obvious pain, and her expression shifted into something that looked almost like wonder.
"Extraordinary," Miriam whispered. "You have become what we spent centuries trying to create artificially. Not through ritual or design, but through choice and love and willingness to share burdens too heavy