Debraâs POV:
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A sharp snap echoed through the night, shattering my attempt to discern the manâs blackened face.
I almost caught a glimpse of the manâs face, unaware of the hidden obstacle beneath my feet-a rogue branch that yielded beneath my weight.
Such a conspicuous noise wouldnât escape anyone with functioning ears, let alone the man in black.
Sure enough, the man immediately glanced in my direction, face still hidden, and vigilantly yanked his hood on to cover his features, removing any chance I had of seeing what he looked like.
Then, he turned his head and faced Denise, who was kneeling on the ground before him, head bowed.
His movements were a blur, rendering his face inscrutable.
I couldnât suppress a twinge of frustration, silently cursing the branch under my breath.
Had it not betrayed my presence, perhaps Iâd have discerned the man in blackâs identity.
However, before I could try and quench my rage, it was snuffed out by the shock and incredulity as I witnessed what was happening.
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The instant the man in black turned, he lashed out with his arm to grab Denise, his hand shifting into a wolfâs paw.
His claw gleamed against her skin.
He was about to kill Denise.
âNolâ
The scream tore its way out of my throat as I watched, frozen in cold fear, half-ready to leap out.
Caleb moved faster than even my words, shifting into a wolf and dashing towards the pair at full speed, a growl bursting from his mouth, teeth bared as he tried to protect Denise.
Yet, the man in black matched Calebâs speed, thrusting his claw through Deniseâs body.
In an instant, he morphed into a savage black wolf and vanished into the shadows.
âIvy, letâs go and help Caleb!â I said urgently, eager to assume wolf form and join Caleb in pursuit.
But Ivy remained unresponsive.
âIvy?â My worry deepened.
No matter how many times I called her name, she offered no response.
Frustration welled within me.
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With no choice, I turned to the witch power to try and stop the wolf by breaking apart the trees in the forest.
Iâd do anything I could do to help Caleb catch the black wolf.
However, my lack of skill, proficiency, and practice showed its ugly face, the black wolfâs impressive agility allowing it to dodge every tree.
I was always just a Little too slow to let the trunk hit him, always just a step behind.
The most dreadful aspect was the black wolfâs uncanny ability to anticipate the trunkâs descent.
Every time, he effortlessly sidestepped, occasionally raking his claws at Damien as he evaded.
âOuch!â
Damienâs body erupted in a spurt of blood.
He let out a cry and staggered back a few paces.
But where he retreated to, a shattered branch teetered precariously overhead.
âGet out of the way, Caleb!â