Chapter ThreeTHE RUMBLE OF incoming attackers grew louder and my skin prickled in anticipation. I wasn’t the type for battle cries, yet another howl broke free from my chest, echoing through the woods. I recited my mantra of being focused yet relaxed, opening my mind and letting my senses lead me, trusting my instincts and focusing on the now.
I could see my attackers among the trees surrounding the small opening I had taken up position in and saw some of them shift. I thought it stupid, as they had no weapons and I had some very sharp blades, but then noticed them picking up or breaking off strong branches to use as a makeshift defense against me. I laughed and shook my head, I expected them to stay in wolf form and attack me in larger groups, but trying to win at swordplay was just maki
