Boots pounded against the earthy ground, mud splattering up their legs as they pushed deeper into the forest. The morning light barely filtered through the dense canopy above, but Chase remained sharp—he had to be.
"We need to separate so we can find her faster," he ordered.
"Sire," one of the guards replied hesitantly, "I don’t think she would’ve come this deep into the woods. This place is dangerous and edgy. What would a girl who's human be doing out here?"
"That girl is missing," Chase snapped. "She has no friends, no one to turn to. You’re all trained warriors, so none of you should have a problem diving deeper into the woods. I should be the one complaining—not you. She’s my sister, and she deserves respect, no matter what she is. What do you think your Alpha would say if he heard
