The first clash between the shifters and Thorne's men was swift and brutal. The element of surprise had given Marcus and his group an initial advantage, but Thorne's men were well-trained and heavily armed. The sounds of battle echoed through the forest—shouts, growls, and the clash of metal against metal.
Lily fought alongside Eva, their movements synchronized as they defended their territory. The training Lily had undergone with Logan and the others paid off; she moved with agility and precision, her senses heightened by adrenaline.
Logan was a blur of motion, shifting between his human and wolf forms with ease. He tore through Thorne's men, his eyes glowing with a fierce determination. Each opponent that fell before him brought them one step closer to victory, but also one step closer
