The loud explosion echoed through the forest.
Smoke slowly rose above the trees near the pack territory.
Every wolf at the training ground immediately became alert.
Jayden's eyes turned sharp.
"Everyone prepare for battle," he ordered.
Within seconds, the pack warriors began moving quickly.
Some of them transformed into their wolf forms, while others grabbed weapons.
Kayden cracked his knuckles with an excited grin.
"Well… looks like the hunters want another fight."
Ariana felt her heart racing.
"This is serious," she said nervously.
Jayden turned toward her.
"Go back to the mansion."
Ariana shook her head.
"No. I'm not running away again."
Jayden frowned.
"This is not a place for humans."
Kayden suddenly stepped in.
"Relax, brother."
He looked at Ariana carefully.
"If she really has ancient blood like the elder said… she might surprise us."
Jayden didn't like the idea, but there was no time to argue.
Another explosion shook the forest.
The hunters were getting closer.
Jayden raised his head toward the sky.
His body began to shift.
Bones cracked.
Muscles expanded.
Within seconds, a massive black Alpha wolf stood in his place.
His glowing blue eyes were filled with power.
The pack wolves howled loudly.
Kayden transformed next, his golden wolf form looking just as dangerous.
The battle had officially begun.
Hunters rushed into the clearing with silver weapons and traps.
Gunshots filled the air.
But the wolves were faster.
Jayden charged forward like a shadow.
He knocked two hunters to the ground instantly.
Kayden attacked another group, moving with deadly speed.
Ariana watched the fight from behind a tree.
Her heart was pounding.
Suddenly, one hunter noticed her.
"There's a human!" he shouted.
The hunter aimed his weapon directly at Ariana.
She froze.
The gun fired.
But before the bullet could hit her—
Something strange happened.
A powerful burst of energy exploded around Ariana.
The bullet stopped in midair and dropped to the ground.
The entire battlefield went silent for a moment.
Even Jayden stopped fighting and looked toward her.
Because now it was clear.
Ariana wasn't just connected to the werewolf world.
She had power of her own.
And no one yet knew how strong it truly was.