Mateo's eyes widened in disbelief as Zephyr effortlessly thwarted his attack, a mixture of shock and frustration coursing through him. Before he could react, Zephyr seized him by the shoulders, lifting him from the ground with a powerful grip. With a forceful shove, Mateo was sent crashing to the earth, the impact resonating through his bones with a resounding thud.
"Mateo!" Alpha Colyn's voice reverberated through the courtyard, his fists pounding against the unforgiving metal of the cage door in a futile display of frustration. He watched helplessly as Mateo groaned in agony, the weight of his injuries apparent even from a distance.
Kealan, observing the scene with a mixture of resignation and intrigue, couldn't help but offer a begrudging compliment. "Nice one, Zephyr," he remarked, a
