The forest seemed to darken as they followed the rogue wolves deeper into their territory. The thick canopy above swallowed the last vestiges of sunlight, leaving the group to move through a labyrinth of shadows. Lila stayed close to Dominic, her senses heightened, every sound amplified by her fraying nerves. The rogues led them in silence, their movements eerily fluid and soundless, a stark reminder of the predator’s grace that came so naturally to them. The damp, earthy scent of the forest mixed with the faint musk of the rogues, a constant reminder of their presence. Every step felt like it reverberated through the trees, though none dared speak of their discomfort.
Kai broke the silence first, his voice low but deliberate. “Dominic, are you sure about this?”
Dominic didn’t glance bac
