I took a subconscious step back as the shadow of Madeline's approach grew larger in the dim light. There was nothing I could do against a werewolf of royal blood, and Madeline stared at me as if she would die. Suddenly she lunged at me with lightning speed, and I had no time to duck.

Madeline lifted me above her head with both hands as if I were a lamb, and she slammed me against the wall. I heard my body slam against the hard wall, "Bam!" a loud bang.

I fell to the ground, blood dripping from the corners of my mouth. I saw Madeline directly in front of...