Adrian’s POV
We ran for hours, the pack spreading out in a massive sweep through the Dark Zone.
The ground was frozen under our paws, pines thick and silent overhead, but every wolf’s nose was working overtime. Kira’s scent was faint at first when we went deeper and past the area we stopped yesterday, but it was there, pulling us deeper.
Derek was a mess inside my head. Pacing, snarling, ready to tear the world apart. Mate. Find mate. Hurt anyone who touched her.
I kept the mindlink open, barking orders left and right. Fan out. Check every ravine. Report anything you find.
The sun climbed higher, turning into a weak Tuesday morning light filtering through the branches. We’d been at this since dawn, no breaks, no slowing down. My muscles burned, but I pushed harder. She was out here s
