Lyra's POV
The attack came without warning. Despite the wolves being twice the size of their vampire opponents, Malakai struck first. He launched himself from the forest floor like a missile, soaring directly toward Xander. His arms wrapped around the massive wolf in a crushing embrace before they both crashed into the surrounding undergrowth.
The second vampire took a more defensive approach. He raised his palms defensively while Alaric's ash-colored wolf snapped viciously at his ankles. Foam dripped from the beast's exposed fangs as he circled his prey. The vampire's lips moved in what appeared to be a silent prayer or incantation. His muttering ceased abruptly when Alaric coiled his powerful hindquarters and sprang forward, aiming his deadly jaws at the man's throat.
