Ariel POV

"He-lp me. He-lp me."

My voice was all choked up with this crazy burning feeling. It's like they were purposely letting me starve and die of thirst. My wolf is still conscious, but my strength is fading fast. And here I am, just weak and helpless. All I can do is hope for a miracle. I escaped from Elric, but now I'm facing a bunch of wolves fighting for power.

"Lucian, please don't. We need to go back inside! My dad's waiting for us."

I faintly heard Crystal's voice, and she ...