The night was thick with silence, the dense shadows of the forest swaying with the whisper of the wind. My heart pounded violently against my ribs as if warning me of the storm ahead.
I finally found Eugenia. She stood in the clearing, her expression a mask of cold amusement.
"Janette," she drawled, her voice carrying a venomous edge. "You finally made it."
I didn’t respond. I stepped forward with steady, deliberate movements, my boots crushing the dry leaves beneath me.
"Are you afraid?" Eugenia smirked, taunting me.
I held her gaze, my voice unwavering. "Afraid of you? You’re no longer my match."
Her expression flickered before she scoffed. "Is that so? Then let’s see who the real winner is."
The air thickened with tension. I could feel the wolf inside me grow restless, sensing th
