“Reinforcements coming!” Justin called, voice strained but clear. From the southern treeline, more figures emerged. Wolves moving swiftly and silently, their energy dark and controlled.
I exhaled slowly, letting the Moonbound bond extend through the pack, connecting every wolf in the clearing, every guardian, and even the young recruits. Strength radiated outward, a living shield, a warning to the attackers that Moonflare was united, powerful, and ready.
The first wave faltered at the edge of our formation, eyes wide as the full extent of our energy hit them. Even the most skilled attacker could feel the weight of the bond, the connection threading through every wolf, every guardian, and through Asher and me. The Moonbound energy was more than power. It was cohesion, awareness, and focus
