*Raze*
I can’t shake the tension that lingers between Freesia and me. It wraps around us, thick and heavy, as I lead her through the pack compound, showing her everything.
The sun hangs low in the sky, casting long shadows across the open space, but all I can focus on is her. The way her hair catches the light, the determination in her eyes as she cared for Jo. It pulls at something primal within me, a need I can’t quite articulate.
“Over here,” I say, gesturing toward the training area where a few of my packmates are honing their skills. The air is filled with the sounds of exertion and camaraderie, laughter echoing against the backdrop of the trees. I’m proud of what we’ve built here, but it all feels different with her by my side. She’s a beacon of light in this wild world, and I do
