Damien’s POV
The forest whispered its secrets in the cool night air as I moved swiftly, my paws hitting the ground furiously. The scent of blood and desperation lingered like a cruel reminder of what I might find. Layla. My Layla. I didn’t know what to expect as I weaved through the trees.
Dom had mind linked me that Alpha Kale was distracted, hoping I would have enough time to rescue Layla before guards showed up. Aunt Jen had placed an enchantment on all of Layla’s jewelry without her knowledge, allowing Aunt Jen to always be able to track her. She was in an abandoned shack just outside Blood Moon boarders. I couldn’t go through the pack because Alpha Kale would have been notified by my presence, so I had to go around. Aunt Jen had astral projected secretly to scope the place. There w
