Ivy's POV
I stared down at the small figure trembling in my arms. Keira's eyes had turned milky white, clouded over as if a storm had settled within them. In that moment, something fierce and protective surged through my veins. She might not have been my own child, but instinct told me to shield her from harm. Killian and Astrid's energy pulsed through our connection, adding to my determination.
My transformation began without conscious thought. Black fur rippled down my arms as my claws extended. I clutched Keira closer to my chest, ears straining to identify the approaching footsteps. Whoever was coming wouldn't take this child from me.
