As we sprinted through the forest, the echoes of the battle still rang in my ears. My body was still buzzing from the kiss I’d shared with Kieran, my skin tingling in every place he’d touched. But now wasn’t the time to think about that. The pack needed us, and Aleron was still out there, lurking in the shadows.
The trees whipped past us, their branches scratching at our skin, but I barely felt it. Kieran was ahead of me, his movements swift and agile as we raced toward the source of the howl. My mind was a whirlwind of thoughts—about the fight, the power I was only beginning to control, and the undeniable pull between me and Kieran.
I’d never felt anything like this before. It wasn’t just physical attraction—it was something deeper, more consuming. The bond between us was undeniable, an
