The Alpha had completely changed from the creature Theron remembered. Normal Lightning Blood Hounds had the shape of wolves. Most of their fur was a deep crimson, but the strongest of them had powerful manes around their necks, shoulders, and heads that took on a deep black color.
The deeper and more luscious the coat, the more powerful the creature.
Now, however, the Alpha was completely crimson. Its mane had shrunk and was nowhere near as prominent either, but its coat… it was so vibrant that it almost felt as though one was staring at a carving formed from thin strands of ruby gems rather than a living, breathing creature.
At the same time, the Alpha had also shrunk considerably, from a height of over three meters to just around two meters or so. It had become far more compact, far more powerful, and now its claws glistened with a sharp intent.
