Olivia barely had time to react.
Instinctively, she bent down, shielding her children from the wolf's savage teeth.
"Scarley! Now!"
A massive, inky black wolf barreled through the alley wall, sending debris flying as its huge form sailed over Olivia's head, casting a shadow as it lunged.
The metallic scent of blood splattered across the ground—and onto Olivia herself.
She stared down at the blood splashed on her, its warmth and sharpness awakening a part of her memory buried deep within. Images and fragments of sound surged through her mind like a crashing wave.
"Olivia, are you okay?!"
A voice called out, breaking her from her stupor.
Arthur was at her side, kneeling before her.
His normally carefree golden hair was disheveled, and the gentle blue eyes she'd known now brimming wi
