The windows exploded. Glass flew across the room. I screamed and dropped to the floor as Hades moved faster than I could see. One second he was beside me. The next, he was standing between me and the shattered window.
"Stay behind me." His voice was low and calm.
Outside, wolves howled. Not one or two, they were more than I could count. The sound rolled through the forest, surrounding the lodge from every direction. Ronan drew his sword. The other warriors moved toward the broken windows.
"They're surrounding us," one of them whispered. Hades's eyes flashed.
"Royal soldiers?" Ronan shook his head.
"No." Another howl came, this one was closer. Hades head tilted slightly. I watched his face change.
"What is it?" his hand reached for mine. His fingers closed around mine tightly.
"Wolves." I stared at him.
"I know they're wolves."
"No." His eyes met mine.
"These aren't warriors. They're wild wolves."
My heart slammed against my ribs.
