Meanwhile, the sounds were eerily quiet back at the packhouse, and an uneasy tension hung in the air. Something didn't seem right, and Damon's instincts screamed danger. He knew he had to act swiftly to protect Morganna and Erin. Feeling the weight of responsibility as their guardian, he led them out the back door, intending to lead them to the safety of his nearby cave.
Just as they stepped outside, their senses on high alert, the forest surrounding them seemed to come alive. Four rogues emerged from the shadows, their menacing forms starkly contrasting their tranquil surroundings. The girls' hearts raced with fear, and Damon's wolf, Shadow, growled fiercely within him, urging him to defend Morganna and Erin.
Without hesitation, Damon shifted into his massive, majestic form, Shadow—a la
