The air crackled with tension as Royce, in her magnificent wolf form, stood protectively over Nabila. Her eyes, fierce and unwavering, were locked onto Maquand. The Alpha, sensing her defiance, felt a surge of unease. He glanced around, searching for an escape route, only to find Apollo, the formidable Sigma, standing tall and menacingly, a predatory glint burning in his gaze as he stood there in true form, singularly blocking Maquand.
Realizing that he was cornered, Maquand let out a low growl. "Fine," he snarled, "if that's how you want to play it." Maquand accepted the challenge. With a low growl, he lunged at Royce.
Royce started to dodge his attack when she thought about Nabila, who was still in harm’s way. She used her body as a shield. Maquand tackled her to the ground, his teeth
