The adrenaline from the encounter with the rogue wolf still coursed through my veins as Carter and I stood in the clearing, the forest around us silent in the aftermath. The tension between us had reached a new peak, and as the moon hung high above, I felt the weight of everything that was about to unfold.
“Are you alright?” Carter asked, his voice low and concerned, his eyes scanning my face for any signs of distress.
I nodded, but the truth was, my heart raced not just from the fight. The bond between us was pulsating with an intensity that was both exhilarating and terrifying. I had faced danger before, but this was different. With Carter by my side, everything felt more alive, more potent.
“I’m fine,” I said, forcing a smile. “Just... processing everything.”
He stepped closer, his
