Chapter 19

"Watch out!" Cyril and Cedric lunged instinctively, their bodies reacting before their minds could. Cyril threw his arms wide, using his back to shield me. The cursed dagger plunged into his back, burying itself to the hilt. At the same time, Cedric jammed his shoulder against Elena's claws, holding her back with all his strength. Black, poisonous blood sprayed everywhere. Their bodies blackened, flesh rotting visibly in seconds. Kyle's eyes snapped open, rage burning in them. A roar tore from his chest. In an instant, he transformed into a massive black wolf and slammed his paw down. There was no suspense, no hesitation. Elena didn't even have time to pull her dagger free before Kyle's massive claw slammed into her, turning her body into nothing but bloody pulp. This time, she was really dead. The immediate threat was gone. Cyril and Cedric collapsed into the blood-soaked ground. The poison was eating through their organs, draining their life faster than anyone could coun