"You'll have to kill me to take it."
The smile of the opponent Alpha became wider. "That is something one can arrange."
He gave his wolves a sharp gesture to indicate assault. As the other pack raced forward, their motions more synchronized and aggressive than previously caused anarchy.
Stay with me. Luca yelled, his voice slicing over the cacophony.
Holding the pendant as its light blazed brilliantly, I said, "I'm not leaving your side."
The fight was intense; the energy of the link guided my motions as I battled next to Luca. The competing wolves were relentless, their strikes meant to overwhelm and split us.
Kael sharply said, "They're trying to isolate you."
I responded, clinched teeth deflecting another punch, "I know."
