Topaz knew their plan. They were going to attempt to outflank
him. This he could not allow. Clearly, his part in this battle
was about to become physical. It was unavoidable.
In answer to the second wolf ’s warning, Topaz gave a shrill
growl. Then feeling the short hair along his spine spike like quills,
his back went up, and his body stiffened. A curious sort of energy
buzzed and crackled in the air around him. His ears flattened and
his lips drew back from his teeth.
