*** The black wolf hopped on the henchmen and I heard the cracking of skulls. When it turned to me, its paws covered in blood, and our eyes locked; I felt a sense of fulfillment. Derek took a few steps back, dropping my hands as he transformed and charged at Ace. While they fought, both pack warriors faced themselves and battled. I noticed the old woman trying to crawl away from the bloodlust and I immediately rushed to help her. I moved her to a safe corner and began untying the ropes. Once her hands were free, I went at once for the rope on her legs, I struggled until it came off and then helped her sit. "Are you okay? Did they hurt you?" "No," she shook her head, sobbing. I could hear her heavy breathing as her trembling hands clutched her chest and I knew she was scared. "It's

