Lila's POV
Tension hung in the night air. Chaos broke out as soon as the scout rushed into the conference room with his warning. Weapons were pulled, instructions were yelled, and warriors scurried. My breath clouded in the chilly night air as I followed Kian and Selene outdoors, my pulse racing. We were already under attack from Cyrus's army.
The oncoming army, hundreds of wolves, their snarls resonating through the woods, their eyes blazing with bloodlust, was lit by the candles surrounding the settlement's perimeter. The darkness was sliced through by a sea of changing shadows as they moved with ruthless precision.
"Everyone, to your positions!" Selene's voice was forceful as she barked. "Keep the barriers in place! Keep them from breaking through the gates.
With piercing blue eyes,
