Kael straightened, forcing a grin. "Tired? Me? Never. Just pacing myself, you know."
Mercy smirked but said nothing, her focus shifting back to the forest. Then, without warning, the atmosphere shifted. The faint hum in the air intensified, resonating with a sharp, electric edge.
Kael's muscles tensed as his instincts screamed. "Do you feel that?" he asked, his voice low.
Before Mercy could reply, a guttural growl rumbled through the trees, followed by the unmistakable crackle of electricity. Emerging from the shadows, a pack of Thunder Wolves crept into view. Their sleek, muscular bodies shimmered with arcs of lightning, and their glowing yellow eyes locked onto the pair with predatory intent.
