Ansel's POV We had been searching for days, but there was still no sign of her. After we met with Father, we ran back to where we’d last left her, only to realize our mistake almost immediately. We left our mate unmarked in a territory on the brink of war. She could be dead. Or maybe the b***h managed to survive and ran back to her pack. A low growl rumbled in my chest at the thought. If I saw her again, I’d kill her myself for leaving just like that. Who does she think she is? Defying me and my brothers as if she had a choice. I am an Alpha. Her mate. She belongs to us, and the sooner she understands that, the better. But right now, we have bigger concerns than chasing after some dumb, disloyal wolf. I should have paid more attention when she spoke about her pack, but honestly,

