Hearing that creature roar back at me changed everything in a split second. The sound was deep and raw, like it came from something that had lived in darkness for years. It shook the lockers along the walls and made my bones vibrate. My wolf instincts screamed danger, but fear won out. I lost all the agility I thought I had. My legs felt weak. I spun around fast, ready to bolt for the exit, but the creature gained on me.
Claws dug into my shoulders from behind. They were sharp and cold. It lifted me up like I was nothing more than a rag. My feet dangled in the air. For one terrifying moment, I hung there, heart pounding so hard I thought it might burst. Then it slammed me down to the ground. My back hit the hard floor with a heavy thud. Pain shot through my spine and ribs. The air rushed
