Chapter 108: PAIN AND RESCUE

Edeline Then I heard rustling from the trees. Deep growls pierced the silence, sending a shiver down my spine. I turned quickly to see Darius lurking in the shadows behind a tree, his eyes glowing menacingly. As he moved closer, my thoughts became a jumbled mess. I retreated, trying to summon my inner wolf to help, but she remained silent, leaving me feeling helpless. "No need to worry. Your wolf is unharmed. I just needed to distract her so she wouldn’t interfere," he said with a sinister chuckle. He stepped into the moonlight, his eyes still glowing with a cruel light. I felt a wave of fear wash over me, my inner strength seemingly drained. It was like experiencing an unending terror, a constant fear of the unknown. I stood frozen as he lunged toward me, his sharp claws digging into my hips. Shocked, I felt the pain as his claws drew blood, pulling me closer to him. Tears welled up in my eyes, and my breathing quickened. I tried desperately to push against his chest, hoping to break