The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 63

It was completely silent as we waited for Theron to appear. Even the forest seemed to quiet in anticipation. The moon had yet to crest over the horizon, but I knew it was close. I could feel it.

He’s coming, Moon said in my head.

I felt the shift in energy, and then the next moment Theron appeared about fifteen feet away from me. Hailey showed up a split second behind him, which I was anticipating. I felt more energy swirling around me, and my stomach sank. It was all a blur, and I couldn’t tell exactly how many different energies there were, but I was hoping for only Theron and Hailey.

one, bodies started appearing in the forest. I counted ten in total, and we were outnumbered. This was not good. My heart raced, and despite the chill in the air, sweat started collecting

didn’t think I would make the same mistake twice by not coming prepared. Your life is mine, Adira.”

in front of me.

ing a target, but there weren’t enough of them. A wolf with shining red fur faced

happened so fast and yet so slow at the same time. I could feel the battlefield, and I knew exactly what was happening and the next few seconds of what was about to happen. It was like watching a movie I had seen c

Move.

Come on.

just stan

e damn it.

verything sped up. Mark rolled to the ground as Theron shifted out of the way of the attack. Hailey threw a metal object in Mark’s direction, but he easily dodged. Theron was next to Mark in an instant. He landed a blow to Mark’s side, sending him rolling to the ground.

er the horizon. It was too early for me to start using my powers, but I knew I had to do something.

I need you!

the horizon, but I knew it was close. I could feel it.

only a matter of time before you and your friends fall.”

was rubbing me the wrong way. “You aren’t giving me enough credit.”

what do you say? Your life to spare many?”

was my turn to laugh. “You must be the fo

ur. My chest clenched, hoping he would be okay.

ntinued, “I also thrive in the darkness.”

ce in the darkness, and a flashback of the image of fighting a shadow creature flew through my head. This was different though.

. In response, a silver shield of light hovered in front of my body. The tendrils hit the shield, and I could hear a hiss as the light reflected the shadows.

and lunged them forward, but once again, I easily deflected them. I wasn’t sure if it was the adrenaline of the battle, or

couldn’t find a way to put in a counter attack. All of my energy was being spent on defensive maneuvers. I could feel Theron’s frustration grow, and with it, his powers grew stronger. Each attack took more out of me to deflect.

ng on, but the awareness I held at the beginning of the fight was now gone. My only focus was on Theron, and stopping him.

the rest would fall. But I didn’t know what to do.

eron attacked me, and one of the tendrils hit my arms. It was a shallow wound, but I could feel the blood dripping down my arm. Without hesitation, there were more attacks hitting me, and I went back to the defensive.

s Theron advanced. Between the lights

e belladonna on Theron.

tried shifting right behind him, but he anticipated my moves, using his tendrils to trip me. I fell backwards, the wind completely knocked out of me. For a moment, I couldn’t breathe.

s.”

on shouted in my

in the face. He tried to tear her off him, but his hands just went through the moonlight, unable to get a grip.

inject him with the belladonna.

her side with a thud. I hesitated for a second, shocked by the noise of her hitting the ground. A second was too much, though, and Theron grabbed my arm, stopping me from injecting him with the serum.

The needle pierced my skin, and I felt the serum dance through my veins. It was so cold, and I stopped breathing.