In the heart of a dense forest, Xander, the Alpha of a werewolf pack, faces the weight of his responsibility to protect his kin. With his heightened senses, he leads his pack through the perilous terrain, ready to defend against any threat. When they stumble upon a brutal attack on a smaller pack, Xander's primal instincts urge him to intervene. In the chaos, he discovers a petite female wolf, whom he recognizes as his destined mate. Determined to protect her, Xander and his pack fight fiercely, eventually claiming victory. Despite initial distrust, Xander wins over the female, named Alice, promising her safety within his pack's territory. As they journey back, Xander grapples with his newfound desire to claim Alice as his mate, vowing to protect her at all costs.