*Starblood pack — Eastern battlefield*

The second wave had begun.

The undead wolves returned, this time with larger beasts among them. Creatures with horns. Others fused with bone armor.

Some had two heads. One dragged a chain of skulls behind it as it moved, its breath clouding like winter.

But the pack was ready.

Crystal led from the front, eyes glowing and her magic rippling.

She carved paths of flame, her power no longer flickering but steady and ...