Connor came to an abrupt stop, so suddenly I thought I was going to go arse over tit and flip right over him. The sound of growls invaded my ears and the fresh scent of pine needles hung heavily in the air. My heart beat raced and I was filled with a tiny sliver of hope, lifting my head up so I could see whilst straddled above this huge wolf.
We were in a dense area of the forest, the trees crowding in around us, their heavily laden boughs blocking out the sunlight so the surroundings were barely visible. I knew he was looking at me before I even saw him, his gaze burning into me like a laser. I met his piercing silver eyes and let out a small sigh of relief. He had come for me, and he had not come alone.
Caleb’s wolf stood about 30 feet away, his black fur gleaming even in this muted li
