Chapter 5

As the black wolf lunged at me, carrying the scent of blood, a dazzling silvery light suddenly shot out from the core of my being.

A power that had stayed quiet for eighteen years finally awakened, erupting explosively.

It rushed up my spine, scorching hot, ripping apart every shackle that had held me captive.

I threw my head back, pain twisting through me, and unleashed a howl so intense that the trees shook and leaves cascaded down all around.

A deafening wolf howl erupted from my throat.

It wasn't the rough cry of a common werewolf.

It was crystal-clear, like…