Riley's POV
The wind whipped around me, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth, a stark contrast to the metallic tang of fear that hung in the air. HornSide. We were on the outskirts, hidden amongst the dense foliage, the outlanders’ camp visible in the distance. A sprawling settlement, teeming with activity, a stark reminder of the threat we faced. My enhanced senses picked up the low hum of their technology, a constant, unsettling background noise. I could almost taste the tension, the fear, the anticipation hanging heavy in the air.
I stood beside Karl, Vinny, and Hardin, the three of them grim-faced, their eyes fixed on the enemy camp. My wolf pulsed within me, restless, eager to unleash its power. I was ready. Fully ready. My abilities were sharpened, honed for this mission. Thi
