The moon hung high in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the pack’s training ground. It felt surreal, the way the night enveloped everything in its dark embrace. I had called an emergency meeting, gathering my pack to discuss the rogue wolves and the recent incursions. But as I stood there, my heart raced for a different reason.
Carter was beside me, his presence a steadying force. I could feel the bond between us pulsing, but the weight of my responsibilities kept pulling me away from him. I could sense his frustration at my distance, but there were things I had to address first—things that might affect our future together.
As the pack assembled, I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the confrontation ahead. The air was thick with tension, the kind that made my wolf restless. I gla
