Kayden - POV

A guttural growl tore through the air as Colt’s wolf launched at me, his claws wreathed in swirling black magic. I pivoted hard, dodging the strike. My strategy was clear—play defense, keep him chasing, and wear him down.

“Burn him!” Odin roared in my head, his anger fueling mine.

“Not yet,” I snapped, landing lightly on my feet. My body was tense, every nerve on edge.

Colt snarled again, frustration seeping through his glowing red wolf eyes. His fur ...