The Witch Queen's Wrath**
### **1. The Howling Hunt**
The forest erupted in chaos.
Branches snapped as armored figures crashed through the undergrowth, their silver-edged weapons glinting in the storm-charged air. At their head rode a woman clad in blackened steel, her face obscured by a mask of polished raven feathers.
Zelene’s flames roared to life. **“The Witch Queen.”**
Damian shifted, his wolf form bristling. **“She brought an entire war party.”**
Mikey didn’t move. His hands hung loose at his sides, but the air around him *crackled* with barely restrained energy. **“They’re scared.”**
The Keeper’s withered hand gripped his shoulder. **“With good reason.”**
### **2. The Queen’s Ultimatum**
The hunting party fanned out, surrounding the ruins. The Witch Queen
