138

KNIGHT

“Look how it is easy to corrupt a dog,” said the white woman older than Zarah.

“And here I thought you were dead, Dayana.” Zarah tsked, shaking her head. You’re still desperate for attention.”

“So she’s back.” Dayana eyed Shadow. “I wonder how she did that. I don’t think you have that in you to get what she lost, Zarah.”

“Yes, wicked bitch. I’m back, better, and stronger.” Shadow snarled, eyes glowing silver.

“You can’t defeat me, young Lycan,” Dayana said proudly, her eyes glittering. “I’m stronger than you and your mother combined. Losing your wolf and your gift proves I’m more powerful than Margaret and Zarah.”

My fists clenched. “Well, you’re outnumbered. Unless you have extra wolves with you, you can try.”

Dayana raised her hand, making the ground just quaked. A tree on her left began to shake, leaves flying, and then she motioned her hand up, and a tree pulled out from the ground. One swift, it flew in our direction.

I dodged the tree, but it didn’t fall on us. Za