Grace POV

The howls grow louder until the sound surrounds us. Then they emerge from the mist—smaller than the thorn-covered beast, but numerous. So many their glowing eyes appear like stars through fog, forming a tightening circle.

These creatures are leaner, faster, more wolf-like but twisted by ancient magic. Their movements are coordinated, suggesting pack intelligence.

"They're working together," Glow says, already shifted to wolf form, blood matting his ...