Ariel's POV
Relief nearly left me when I saw no one move—yet. Then the pain hit harder and I could not hold it. A gasp tore from my mouth and I crouched, drawing startled looks.
Ravenna and Aveline dropped down with me, their voices tight with panic. "What is wrong?"
I tried to answer, but my teeth were chattering. A groan slipped out and was swallowed by the shouts of the persons Viktor had ordered their arrests.
Tears ran down my face. It felt like my bones were splitting as Ravenna and Aveline began to drag me inside. The pain had never been this bad. I knew why. My wolf was no longer strong enough to carry it with me.
My vision blurred as we reached the stairs. Wilfred rushed forward and scooped me into his arms. He barely lifted me when Viktor's growl cut through the chaos.
"Han
