Following the exposure of the Utah Facility, Luca and Nox face a new threat from a group called the Varu.

: Characters like Dr. Reese Dante receive significant development, moving from secondary roles to central figures driven by penance and moral growth.

: Far from a monster, the Anubis is described as a stunning wolf "made of stars with swirling nebulas in its eyes". Luca believes it may be the only force strong enough to protect humanity from the real enemies who seek to enslave it. Key Themes & Style

: The Varu believe the Anubis inside Nox is a mindless, destructive entity that will eventually consume him and destroy Luca. They offer to "cure" Nox of the ichor, but Luca realizes their perception is clouded by their own tragic history.

Anubis (Wolves Incarnate, #2) by Adrienne Wilder | Goodreads