Kelilah's POV
"Wolves!"
I screamed, my voice piercing through the cold night, but it seemed as if no one could hear me. The music from the courtyard still played softly, and the lingering sounds of laughter and conversation drifted from the palace. Even though the party was over, the guests were still reveling in their merriment, completely oblivious to the terror unfolding in the garden.
My breath hitched as I stepped backward, my heart pounding violently against my chest. The wolves moved closer, their glowing blue eyes locked onto mine. Their movements were slow, calculated, almost… intelligent.
A cold sweat formed on my forehead despite the chilly night. I swallowed hard, trying to make sense of it. How had they even entered the palace grounds? The castle was supposed to be the saf
