~Ezra POV~
The howls swelled into a chorus outside, estate lights flickering like they might snuff out any second, shadows clawing at the windows as kin wolves pressed closer. "They're surrounding us," I said, runes igniting on my palms. "Wards won't hold forever— we push back now."
Matteo grabbed his tablet, fingers flying. "Sensors show at least a dozen— flanking east and west."
Lucas shifted partially, claws extending. "Let's rip 'em apart. Calix, with me on the front."
Calix nodded, knife glinting. "Hell yeah— time to play."
Annalyn stood tall, hand protective over her belly. "I'm not hiding. My aura can command some."
Mara added. "Twin boost— I'll amp her."
We charged out, me blasting runes to scatter the nearest wolves, their yelps echoing as Lucas and Calix tore into flanks. Matteo's drones zapped from above, and Annalyn's voice boomed, forcing a few to submit whimpering. The siege broke after brutal minutes, kin retreating into night, leaving bloodied grass.
