Chapter 79

Kaden's arms trembled as he faced the wolf-like beast, its saliva dripping from yellowed fangs that gleamed under the harsh sun. The creature's matted fur was caked with dried blood and mud, and its eyes held an unnatural crimson glow that marked it as more than a simple wolf. The demon blood coursing through Kaden's veins felt different now - weaker, like water diluted with too much wine. His muscles screamed in protest with each movement, particularly in his arms and legs where he had concentrated the demon blood's power.