Ella’s POV
My wolf was strong. Too strong for me to hold back now. I stayed hidden behind the trees, breathing hard. My body was shaking from the shift. I had to force myself not to lose control complet. I could feel her, my wolf, pacing inside, ready to protect, ready to fight. But I needed to rest. Just for a moment.
My legs finally gave up, and I dropped near a tree, the cold earth pressing into my skin. My arms wrapped around my belly as I tried to stay awake, but everything around me started to blur.
Then… darkness.
Dominic’s POV
I ran through the forest, my boots hitting the ground fast. Trees rushed past me. The moonlight guided our path. Hugo and Harry were close behind, silent but focused. We had been searching for over an hour—no trail, no sound, no scent. But I refused to g
