Chapter 61

• KEILAH
• I stood there frozen, staring at the wolf that now stood in Ralph's place. My heart raced, pounding so hard it felt like it might burst from my chest. He took a step towards me, his eyes locked on mine with an intensity that sent a shiver down my spine. I stumbled backwards, my feet slipping on the wet floor, and I fell hard on my butt with an embarrassing thud.
• Pain shot through me, but I barely registered it. The wolf's eyes were fixed on me, and I could see a maelstrom of emotions swirling within them—anger, confusion, guilt, and something deeper that I couldn't quite identify. He moved closer, his powerful form radiating a mix of menace and sorrow.