Max knew they had to move fast, avoiding any possible detection from his pack members. He had been running away from them for centuries, knowing all too well that he would be compelled to return to Howling Peak — a village he had long abandoned and turned his back on.
He had witnessed the cruel and unjust rules that governed their village, causing the deaths of countless werewolves. He vowed never to be part of that world again. But he understood that Tamaska, his elder sister and the Alpha of Nature's Fury pack, would never let him escape so easily.
As they navigated the rugged mountains, Max held Chandria's hand firmly, their palms tightly entwined. However, he soon realized that Chandria, in her human form, struggled to keep up. Exhaustion painted her features.
Without hesitation, M
