"What have you done?" Xavierius' voice reverberated through the mountains, the moon casting an ethereal glow on the snowy wilderness. As Nate stood before him, the snow fell, creating a scene where the night felt like a continuation of their last encounter.
Relief washed over Nate as he observed his Alpha; Xavierius, standing tall and unharmed. The weight that had burdened his chest lifted, and for a fleeting moment, he allowed a rare display of concern. "You're alive!" Despite their usual lack of expressive camaraderie, Nate attempted to embrace his leader.
The reaction he received, however, was unexpected. Xavierius, pushed him away with anger, leaving Nate sprawled on the cold ground. The disappointment etched on Xavierius' face cut through Nate. The unspoken connection they shared di
