Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the Beast
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### The Siege of the Shadows
The attack didn't begin with a roar. It began with a frequency. A low, vibrating hum began to emanate from the armor of the Refurbished warriors. The wolves who had gathered behind us, ready to fight for their new home, suddenly clutched their ears, howling in agony.
"It's a neural-suppressant!" I yelled, covering my own ears. The sound felt like a drill entering my skull.
"Kaima, get to the center!" Rowan shouted. He lunged forward, his broken blade meeting Remnant’s arm, which had transformed into a shimmering blade of blue energy.