I shift parts of my body into wolf form and try to hold my own against Bryer. It proves to be more challenging. I growl and snarl at him, using both magic and human combat, but it’s no use against him. His strength is just too great.

Bryer laughs as if taunting me, “As long as Brandon Stine is here, you are doomed even before our fight begins!”

I glare at him. I am aware of it. The mere presence of General Brandon here is strengthening Bryer. I need to do something, or anything, to get past this hurdle.

“Kaiya, I think you need to kill me for this to...