Raven's Point of View...
I watched Adallina, Silas, and Erol emerge from the forest and race to stand with us to support our protective barrier. I hoped that Sage and Phoenix could still access their magic without shifting. Silas positioned himself between me and my deranged mother, acting as a physical barrier. He adopted a slightly crouched stance, showing readiness to move quickly to defend me if needed. Silas fixated on my mother with an intense stare, clearly seeing her as a potential threat. My boyfriend and his wolf did not have magic, but I had no doubt they would do everything possible to protect me.
"I love you. Thank you for coming," I told Joey, my eyes filling with tears. I couldn't believe my mother was attacking us with dark magic. Not only that, it felt like something was
