Chapter 144

Nicole's heart pounded in her chest as the chaos unfolded. She could hear the snarls and growls of the werewolves; the chants and incantations of the witches blending into a cacophony of danger. She had trained for this, but she could feel how their bodies tense with anticipation as whispers of dark magic and the rustling of leaves filled the air. The witches and rogue werewolves, united under a common malevolence, advanced with calculated steps, their eyes gleaming with a sinister glow. As the first wave of attackers surged forward, the air filled with the clash of steel and the roar of growls. Liam, his muscles tense with anticipation, took command of his warriors, his voice cutting through the chaos. "Hold the line! Protect our pack!" He dragged Nicole close to him, and pointed to two warrior wolves that Nicole had never seen before. "Everything in me aches to keep you under lock and key just to make sure you're protected, but I need you here. We need you. Dark Moon needs you. These