Kyros I ignored its taunts, my anger thrumming in my veins as I pressed harder. The beast swiped wildly at me, its claws whistling through the air, barely missing me with each blow. Its powerful paw came swinging back, the back of its paw connecting with my chest, sending me flying backwards. I crashed through the undergrowth, the impact jarring my bones. I swore I heard Estella scream out, but all sound was drowned out by the ringing in my ears as the beast approached. The beast began charging at me on all fours, its footsteps heavy, causing the earth to rumble. But a sharp whistle rang out through the clearing, a sound that sent shivers down my spine, raising goosebumps on my skin. I knew the sound, knew what Estella was calling, knew who. The clearing went silent, the beast halting

