Seren's back was pressed against the cold rock, blood streaming from gashes across her ribs and shoulder. Her breathing came in ragged gasps, each inhale sending fire through her newly changed body. Magnus loomed over her, silver-streaked fur matted with blood, some his own blood, and most hers. His golden eyes burned with cold triumph as he circled slowly, savouring the moment.
"You fought well for a pup," he growled, voice thick with alpha power. "But this ends now. Surrender and I will spare your mates the shame of watching you die. I can hear them coming close."
Magnus stood over her, jaws open for the killing bite.
Then the ravine exploded with sound.
Kael burst through the trees like a black storm, roaring with primal fury. He slammed into Magnus's side with the full force of his massive body, claws tearing deep furrows across the northern alpha's ribs. Magnus staggered but recovered instantly, spinning to face the new threat.
