Trigger Warning: This chapter contains scenes of violence.
The sound of battle roared around me, a cacophony of snarls, growls, and the sharp screech of vampires. My wolf was fully unleashed, tearing through flesh and bone with a savagery I hadn’t felt in years. But through it all, my focus remained sharp—on him.
Caius’s hulking form cut through the vampires like a knife, his bear strength unmatched in the chaos of the fight. Every swing of his massive paw sent bodies flying, their bones snapping like twigs beneath his might. He fought with a precision that was almost terrifying to watch, but there was also a ferocity to it, something primal that drew me in.
And yet, even as he fought, I could sense his worry. The mate bond between us thrummed, alive with shared emotions. He was searchi
