First Kills of the Night

*Elora*

The exact moment I lock eyes with the two aggressively approaching wolves, the brutal reality of the horrific situation completely crashes down on me. I know with absolute certainty they aren't here to negotiate. They want the metal claw gripped tightly in my palm, and they are fully prepared to aggressively bleed me for it.

One of them is a massive, hulking fourth-year. His thick, heav