Chapter 80. Failing

Every time a wolf comes at me, teeth bared, flying in a leap to take me down, I use my power to throw them back, swipe them aside and try not to hurt them. It’s a frenzy, a mix of friend and foe, and hard to pick out who’s with us and who’s not. It’s too fast to figure out who they are, and I’m sure Radar comes at me twice, only to be hurled thirty feet back as I lash out, throwing them away. This is the upper hand that I have and why I was so sure I could handle this. My powers mean I can keep everyone around me far away without physically battling. My babies will be protected in the bubble of my vampire gifts.

Our numbers are an advantage, and as I lose sight of Meadow and her group, we are surrounded by feral forms intent on taking us down. My ears and eyes are tuned into the others around me, watching out for them, intent on safeguarding them. Anytime I spot one of the pack losing the advantage, I extend my energy and save them for a moment, shielding them and pushing them