Laura's POV:
Matthew closed the distance between us and wrapped me in a tight, protective embrace.
Fear had frozen me in place, my body trembling uncontrollably from the spine-chilling howl that echoed out of nowhere.
I tried to reassure myself—it wasn't unreasonable to seek comfort after the terrifying ordeal I'd just been through.
But after a while, Matthew still hadn't let go, and I started to feel awkward. I gave him a light nudge and hesitantly asked, "Alpha Matthew, how did you find me?"
He released me, though we were still standing close. I couldn't bring myself to look up at him.
"Laura, we're fated mates, bound by an unbreakable mindlink. I'll always find you," he said, his voice steady.
I vaguely recalled studying this in Werewolf Physiology, but at the moment, it had comp
