ETHAN’s POV I felt it. Zane was close. We’ve always had that strange connection. Even when we’re apart, I can sense when he’s near. But this time, something else followed. A strange feeling, like a bad omen. Still, I didn’t stop walking. The farther I went, the heavier it got, like something was pushing down on me. And then I saw her. Elena. She was struggling, fighting for breath, a hand wrapped around her neck. “Shit.” My wolf didn’t wait. In a split second, we were there. I pulled Zane off her and dragged him into the forest. “What the hell is wrong with you, Zane?! Why would you try to kill her? Damn it, you need to tame yourself this time!” His body was burning, energy raging around him. It took a few seconds before his wolf backed down. He stood still while breathing hard. “I fel

