Chapter 264: Collision (Katelyn's POV)

(Katelyn’s POV)

The snarl echoed through the rain-soaked forest, sharp and vicious, drowning out the sound of my own ragged breathing.

My head snapped up, eyes wide as I caught sight of two wolves launching themselves at Harlan. They tore into him, their powerful jaws ripping at his skin while he struggled to fight them off.

For a moment, I was frozen, unsure of what I was seeing.

The wolves fought relentlessly, taking advantage of the fact that Harlan was still in his human form. They ripped into him with brutal efficiency, and I could hear his pained growls as he tried to fight back.

I squinted through the darkness, trying to make sense of it. I couldn't see the color of their fur... Everything just looked gray in the dark. My mind immediately raced to the conclusion that it was Ryder and Tyler, but I knew it couldn't be. They didn't know where I was. It couldn't be them.

As I struggled to my feet, my mind raced with questions, but the only thing on my mind now was escape. I had to g