Chapter 373: The First Blood
The Tidebreaker lunged after Holly.
Snow exploded behind it as it lunged, one paw aimed at her and its mouth open in a roar, fangs glinting in the light.
Holly froze immediately.
Her breath locked in her throat, eyes wide, legs refusing to move as the beast closed the distance in terrifying bounds.
"Holly, move!" Bianca shouted from the side.
But fear rooted her to the spot.
Before the Tidebreaker could reach her, a sharp thud cracked through the air.
A dagger slammed into the trunk of a nearby tree, burying itself deep into the bark just inches from the beast's head.
The Tidebreaker skidded to a halt, snarling, head snapping toward the new threat.
Sophia stood several yards away, shoulders squared, another dagger already in her hand.
"Hey, ugly," she muttered under her breath.
The Tidebreaker's attention locked onto her instantly.
With a furious roar, it pivoted and charged.
Sophia ran.
