I stormed out of the packhouse, my breath heavy, my control slipping.
What the hell was that?
This entire situation had spiraled into something far bigger than I had been prepared for. I needed to get a grip. I needed to find this girl, finish this, and get my pack out of danger.
First, I had to find Alex.
We needed to move. If we pushed hard, we could get closer to Bloodmoon’s borders before nightfall. I spotted him a short distance away with Star. They hadn't gone far, but something about the way they stood near each other… they weren’t rejecting the bond.
Good. The mate bond is rare.
I started toward him, but something changed.
The ground darkened—like shadows were rushing across the earth, swallowing the light.
I stopped. My instincts flared in warning.
Behind me, I heard move
