Draven crashed back into the room before anyone could react. The Blood Moon’s pull had grown stronger, twisting his instincts beyond anything Liora had seen before. His eyes were fully crimson when he landed on all fours, muscles trembling with aggression. The moment he caught Silver’s scent again, he growled so deeply the walls rattled.

Liora immediately stepped in front of Silver. Her grip on the charm tightened. The protective energy flared around her, thin and unstable from the last ...