Lawrence’s POV

Everyone was frozen in place by the snarl that tore through the passageway. It wasn't human; rather, it was savage, primordial, and brimming with rage that was strong enough to chill blood. A huge wolf arose from the darkness, its hair bristling and its eyes glimmering a rich amber.

The arrogant sneer on the hooded man's face was erased when he hesitated. "What the devil?"

I took advantage of his brief confusion to attack. I grabbed his wrist and violently twisted it as I ran ...