As soon as I was struck, Coal's clothing was torn to shreds as fur and claws exploded out of him. Jax felt the change and heard the fabric rip. He shifted instantly, spinning around to meet the assault. Coal's teeth were bared, revealing deadly canines. Growl after growl erupted from his chest as he attacked with full force, teeth digging into Jax's flank, throwing him to the ground as he pounced on top of him. Jax yelped in pain. "Coal...No!!!" I screamed, terrified by his evident lethal intent. Daniel, Langdon, and Amber all shifted and jumped on top of them, until there was a very large wolf-pile in the basement, a living mass of growling, writhing fur. Working as a unit, Daniel and Langdon sliced into Coal's side and leg, causing blood to flow. The maneuver was successful. Coal r

