Shadows of Heart : The Awakening
Around her, Cassius, Ellara, and the last remnants of their allies held their ground, bracing themselves for what they knew was an inevitable clash.
The Ironclaw warriors, twisted creatures of sinew and shadow, emerged from the darkness like wraiths, their glowing eyes fixed on the group with predatory intent. Their snarls reverberated through the night, primal and unforgiving, sending a chill down Zoe’s spine despite the fire burning within her.
She could feel Nila stirring restlessly within, a coiled spring ready to unleash. We’ve faced worse, her wolf urged. We can win.