Callista.

The force of my attack rattles Ruelle, and she immediately transforms back into her human form. She staggers, crying out and clutching her head. I held the tree branch threateningly in front of me, knowing that if I ran now, she’d get the chance to chase me. I need to take her down here and now.

“You’re going to pay for that!” She cries out, voice slurry and eyes flashing with anger.

But she does not transform into her wolf, although it looks like she’s ...