Cyrus
We watched Athena intently, acutely aware of Bordou's simmering rage, anticipating the impending confrontation. She paced along the water's edge, clearly lost in her thoughts. I sensed the danger closing in, and though I yearned for Bordou to pounce and tear them apart before they reached her, I couldn't afford to lose sight of her.
Suddenly, her head snapped to the right as she sensed the threat, and she began to retreat slowly. A filthy, blood-stained gray wolf emerged before her, while five others revealed themselves from the shadows of the trees. I could practically hear her heart pounding as she gazed up at the menacing creature towering over her. Without hesitation, we moved forward, swiftly crossing the river.
All attention focused on us as Bordou sprang into action. Th
