The eastern perimeter exploded with noise.

Snarls. Howls. The clash of steel against claw. I ran toward the sound with Darius at my side, our wolves synchronized through the bond. Every step brought us closer to chaos.

"Hold the line!" Lysandra's voice cut through the din. "Don't let them breach the wall!"

We rounded the corner to find the perimeter post under siege. Twenty Bloodfang wolves threw themselves against our defenses, claws tearing at stone, teeth snapping at anyone within reach. ...