Norella pov
I rushed at Alpha Lowell, my wolf’s growl rumbling deep in my chest, reverberating through the forest like thunder. My breath was hot and ragged, my muscles coiled tight with fury. I had no fear despite knowing he was more powerful. Each step I took was fueled by a burning anger and a fierce determination that surged through my veins like wildfire.
But it wasn’t enough.
In a blur of motion, Lowell’s massive form collided with mine. The impact was like hitting a brick wall, and I felt the wind knocked out of me. He overpowered me easily, his strength overwhelming. With a swift, brutal motion, he slammed me to the ground. The force of it jarred my bones and sent a shockwave of pain through my body.
I shifted back into my human form, weakened and gasping for breath. The cold e
