Shield

She'd cared for him since he was an injured, abandoned cub. He'd known they were coming before she did, circling her and growling out through the woods.

Instense growls vibrated through him as he glared at Shula's attackers, five reapers come to take her. Shield readied himself. To hunt. He needed only her signal.

Shula's palm ignited.

In an instant, Shield leapt.

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Art by: Jasonchanart.com