The incoming wolves leaped, dodging Jason’s attack. Jay hurled a barrage of fire bolts, one blazing orb after the other in rapid succession. The wolves evaded and their padded paws rushed through the tiled floor in alarming speed. Jason’s shoulders heaved up and down, his breathing fast and shallow. He was tired and the attackers were coming closer.
“Kaylene! Jason!” shouted Aeriella. “We have to go! We cannot beat them!”
I heard the mermaid, but my muscles refused to move. I stood staring with wide eyes, paralyzed behind Jason.
A black wolf lunged at Jay, mouth snapping. The wolf’s claws were extended, reaching for Jason’s throat. Jason lifted his hands in front of him and caught the wolf’s neck. He made a twisting motion and a definitive click told me that the wolf was dead.
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