THIRD PERSON POV A wolf. Her emerald eyes glinted fiercely in the moonlight as the Guardian raised its blade over Liam. She didn’t think—she acted. Amelia launched herself at the Guardian, her powerful jaws clamping down on its arm with enough force to shatter bone. The Guardian roared, dropping its weapon as it flailed against her. She didn’t let go, slamming the massive creature to the ground with all the strength she didn’t know she had. The other Guardians turned toward her, their movements hesitant. They had sensed the shift in the battle, the energy radiating from her like a living flame. Killian, his eyes wide in shock, froze for a moment before a slow, satisfied smile spread across his face. “Well, that’s new.” Amelia barely heard him. Her focus was singular: protect Li

