Before I can react, Jason leaps in front of me, his wolf form a fierce barrier between us and the approaching danger.
"Not today!" he roars, launching himself at the Fae leader with a ferocity that sends shockwaves through the clearing.
The two collide in a blur of claws and fury, and I can feel the ground shake beneath us as they grapple.
"Eden!" I cry, my heart racing as I reach for him. "Stay with me!"
But my son is already stepping forward, the scepter glowing brightly in his hands. "I'm not afraid!" he declares, determination shining in his eyes. "I can help!"
With a burst of energy, Eden channels the magic of the scepter, sending a wave of light cascading toward the Fae leader. The dark figure shrieks in fury as the light engulfs him, forcing him back.
"Now, every
