As we headed towards the old forest, I could feel the tension in the air. The trees loomed overhead, their branches intertwining like fingers clutching at the sky. I glanced at Lily, who was scanning the surroundings with a sharp focus.
“Stay alert,” I whispered, my instincts on high alert. “We don’t know what we’re dealing with here.”
Lily nodded, her expression serious. “I’ve heard rumors about hybrids before, but they’ve always seemed like myths. If they can harness both wolf and human abilities, we need to be prepared for anything.”
We moved cautiously, our senses heightened. The forest was eerily quiet, the usual sounds of wildlife absent. It felt like we were being watched, and the unease settled deeper into my bones.
Suddenly, a rustling sound broke the silence. We both froze, e
