Kieran shifted into his wolf form instantly, his growl low and menacing. His massive body bristled with rage, every inch of him ready for the fight. I barely had time to process what was happening before the vampire lunged toward us with lightning speed. His red eyes glowed in the dim light of the cave, his smile widening as if he relished the idea of ripping us apart. I barely had time to react. My heart pounded in my chest, and the adrenaline surging through my veins made it hard to think. Kieran's snarl ripped through the air, and in an instant, he charged forward, meeting the vampire's attack head-on. Their bodies collided with a force that shook the ground beneath us, the sound of snarling and snapping fangs filling the cavern. The vampire was fast—faster than any enemy we had faced

