Upon reaching the top, Jensen kept close as we stealthily skirted around the front of the castle, while the wolves spread out to secure the perimeter. We connected mentally with our warriors each time they took down a soldier, striving to remain undetected; it was crucial that we kept the guards unaware of our presence.
We were betting on the element of surprise—especially me, considering my condition. There was no way I was going to sit this one out; the wolves needed my insight about the castle. Just ahead, two soldiers lounged by the front door. When Jensen and I rounded the corner, they spotted us, but we quickly unleashed energy balls that knocked them out cold.
With a sense of urgency, we approached the doors and carefully pushed them open, cautiously scanning the hallway for any s
