The valley exploded.
Howls shattered the air as three armies surged forward at once.
Steel flashed.
Claws tore through dirt and armor.
The first wave crashed against the invisible boundary of Aurelia's territory like a tidal wave hitting stone.
The glowing veins in the earth flared brighter.
Several wolves from the Frostfang pack stumbled as the land pushed against them.
But the Moonbreaker Legion did not slow.
Kael Draven raised his hand once.
His soldiers advanced in perfect formation.
Their aura rolled outward like a war drum.
The pressure against Aurelia's territory weakened.
Cassian swore under his breath.
"They're trained to fight territorial magic."
Lucien's eyes narrowed.
"They've done this before."
Darius cracked his knuckles.
"Good."
He stepped forward.
The ground cracked under his feet as his body shifted.
Bones snapped.
Muscles expanded.
The Lycan form that emerged was larger than before, black fur rippling like living armor.
