Third Person POV
The SUV rumbled up the gravel road, dense trees parting to reveal the heart of the Ember Forest Pack. The midday sun filtered through tall pines, casting long shadows on the path ahead as the wrought-iron gate came into view. Two guards stood at attention, posture rigid, hands on their weapons as the vehicle slowed to a crawl.
Jax rolled down his window with measured calm. “Escort detail. We're returning Alpha Dane’s daughter,” he said, his voice firm and without apology.
The guards' eyes flicked over the SUV’s passengers—first to Jax, then to Heidi beside him, then further back where they recognized Alpha Caz and Alpha Taryn of the Crescent Flame Pack. Finally, their gaze landed on Daphne. One of them squinted. “You’re saying she came willingly?”
Jax replied smoothly
