Trouble spread into trouble as our warriors clashed with the rogue forces at the eastern border. Snow turned red with blood under the pale moonlight. I fought at the front, my wolf partially shifted, claws slashing through enemies while my burning eyes searched for Bianca.
“Stay behind me!” I yelled at Sophia, who had insisted on coming despite my protests. Her magic was too valuable to leave behind, but every rogue that came near her made my blood boil with possessive rage.
Bianca appeared through the trees, her eyes glowing with stolen dark power. “You fool, Jax! You were stronger with me. This weak b***h will only hold you back!”
She hurled a blast of dark energy toward Sophia. I lunged, taking the hit across my shoulder. Pain seared through me, but I kept fighting, tearing through r
