Chapter 51

• She pauses, the water dripping from her hair, and opens her eyes. "Sephtis?" The moment the word forms in her mind, a deep growl echoes from behind the curtain.
• Before she can process her mounting dread, an overwhelming aura hits her like a punch to the gut. She gasps, clutching at her throat as if it's constricting her. She forces herself to remain upright, refusing to submit. "Cain," she gasps for help, forcing air into her lungs.
• "No," a harsh voice growls, just before something hard slams into her, sending her crashing into the tiled wall and cracking it. She cries out in pain as she attempts to transform her hand into claws. A wave of internal pain washes over her as she tries to force the shift, but it doesn't happen. She cries out again, trying to push the veiled figure away from her. He's much stronger than her, and she seems to be cut off from her wolf's strength.