Instead of succumbing to illness or infection, Embarkson felt a surge of energy course through his veins. The wound throbbed, but it was not the pain he felt. It was power—raw and unbridled. He discovered that he had gained the senses of a dog, with a heightened sense of smell that could detect the faintest of scents and extraordinary strength that allowed him to lift heavy logs with ease. But the most astonishing revelation was that he could retract fangs hidden beneath his fingers, granting him a lethal edge in any confrontation.
As he stood amidst the forest, Embarkson realized that his life had changed forever. With great power came great responsibility, and he understood that he must use his new abilities to protect the city he loved.