Karren’s POV
I didn’t stop running until the cold air of the forest struck my face. My breath was ragged, my heart pounding, It was not from the fight, but from what I had nearly let happen.
Ryker attacked Selena which could ruin the agreement with the demons.
The weight of it all crashed into me like a landslide. That wasn’t just reckless, it was dangerous, foolish, and worst of all, it could’ve triggered something far worse.
My claws flexed as I turned toward the northern edge of the territory. I suspected it was where Ryker would’ve gone, if he had any sense left, he’d be licking his wounds in the shadow of the ruined barracks, like he always did when things got heated.
And I was right.
I found him crouched near the crumbled wall, wiping blood from his muzzle, already back in hum
