Chloe's heart pounded so hard in her chest that she feared it would burst out at any moment. Her mind was clouded, as if everything was happening in slow motion, and she fought to shake off the daze that enveloped her. Taking a deep breath, she forced herself to focus and shifted back into her human form, feeling a searing pain shoot through her shoulder. As she glanced down, she noticed the cuts and bruises scattered across her torso, evidence of the brutal struggle she had just endured. Yet, despite the injuries, she was alright, already healing quickly. The same couldn't be said for the motionless beast lying before her… "Freya," she whispered urgently, her voice hoarse. "You need to mindlink Marcus immediately." She quickly grabbed the torn shreds of her dress, hurriedly attempting

