Emily's POV
I stood frozen, heart pounding, as my father - a man I'd thought lost forever - faced off against the monsters who had manipulated us all. Reid's silver fur gleamed in the dim light of the throne room, his massive form radiating power and authority.
Shane, his skeletal form crackling with dark energy, launched a barrage of shadow bolts at Reid. But Reid moved with preternatural speed, dodging each attack with fluid grace.
"Is that all you've got, dark one?" Reid's mental voice boomed, tinged with a fierce joy that sent shivers down my spine.
Selene, her lynx form a blur of spotted fur and flashing claws, pounced from behind. But Reid was ready. He spun at the last second, catching her mid-leap and using her momentum to slam her into the ground. The impact shook the entire
