Chapter 40: Claws and Fury

Alister's wounds steamed as they healed, but the pain still lingered. He glanced at Cinder, who watched him intently.

"We need to keep moving," Alister said.

"There are more wolves out there."

Cinder nodded, her massive body shifting slightly as she prepared for the next wave. They moved forward, making their way through the debris of fallen buildings scattered throughout the wilderness. Each step Cinder made seemed to make the very earth quake. As they did, Alister was breathing out steam from his mouth softly, his yellow eyes glowing intensely, making him look like some sort of monster.

The next wave of wolves came swiftly. They emerged from the shadows, their eyes glowing and teeth bared. Alister tightened his grip on his gauntlets, his mind focused.

"Come on, let's get this over with."