Kolton spotted Phillip lurking in the distance. The coward was hiding while others fought his battles. Kolton's attention shifted to the massive wolf locked in combat with Kirk. The Rowan Anthony Pack wolves circled like vultures, waiting for their chance to strike at the head Alpha.
A wolf slammed into Kolton's side, sending him crashing to the ground. Kolton snarled and drove his knife deep into the beast's paw. Blood spurted as the wolf howled in agony.
Kolton hauled himself upright and rejoined the fight.
To everyone watching, he appeared invincible, a warrior who felt no pain. The truth was far different. Every muscle screamed in protest. His joints burned like fire. His wolf clawed at him from within, desperate to emerge but trapped by his inability to shift. Each new wound reopened old injuries, leaving him weaker.
But Kolton Zachary would not fall simply because he couldn't transform.
