Lila’s POV
Like a chorus of nightmares, the screams of Hayden's pack reverberated throughout the cavern and bounced off the crystalline walls. They were pursuing us with an unrelenting wave of teeth and claws as their snarls became louder and closer. I was terrified and felt shivers down my spine at every sound. I was aware that we would be caught if we didn't move quickly.
Kian tightened his hold on my hand. Despite the turmoil all around us, he spoke steadily and forcefully, "We fight."
Like a war drum, my pulse pounded against my throat. My skin's luminous marks intensified in response to my fear. I sensed the untamed, wild power within me, demanding to be let go like a storm. I was afraid. What was going on with me?
I said in a voice that was almost audible above a whisper, "I don'
