Ethan's POV "All units on alert! Get ready to fight!" Lane stood up and gave the order, her face dead serious. Every soldier—whether in wolf form or human form—instantly tensed up and got into position. In seconds, they formed a perfect defensive circle, just like a pack of wolves preparing to face a threat. The Valkirk army was moving fast. They marched down the frozen slopes in three perfect lines. It was honestly scary how synchronized they were. On ice like that, anyone else would be slipping and sliding, but their boots were clearly fitted with steel spikes and magic runes. Their wealth and tech were on full display. Soon, the massive wave of Valkirk wolves flooded the wasteland, coming to a dead stop right in front of us. The air felt heavy, and the only sound was their fla

