DANE'S POV
About a hundred wolves, each in their feral form, tore through the dense forest, their paws drumming against the earth in a furious rhythm. The air was charged with the raw energy of the hunt—growls, snapping jaws, and the scent of prey and dominance mingling in the cold wind. This wasn't just a hunt; it was a test of power, a challenge to prove which pack reigned supreme.
Alpha Ethan of Blackwood surged ahead like a shadow in motion, his black coat blending with the trees. Behind him, my twin brother, Lucian, and I matched each other stride for stride. Our movements were almost identical, but where my eyes were calm and focused, Lucian's glimmered with something sharper—an edge of resentment, a hunger for more.
We were nearing the starting point. The forest began to open, th
