Kieran’s POV
The howl then cut through the tensed air sent a shiver of fear through my spine, unease rising through my chest. It wasn't the yearning of a beckon or the cry of rogue—it was another thing, something that didn't exist. Something that sent my wolf, Soren snarling in fear.
The warriors that assembled around me froze, their hands clenched to their already drawn sword, bodies coiling with panic. My mind raced as the sound of footsteps resonated towards us. The scout that had run to me was still swirling on the floor, catching the rush of air that escaped his lungs.
“Did you hear that?” I asked one of the warriors beside me.
“Yes, I heard…” The words were interrupted by another sharp howl, but this time grew closer. The ground beneath our feet trembled, and my heart throbbed fr
