Thane walked briskly, his senses on high alert. Whatever it was that had triggered his instincts, it was close, and he couldn't afford to let his guard down. He moved through the garden, his footsteps barely making a sound on the earth. His eyes scanned the area, searching for any signs of movement or disturbance. His wolf senses were finely attuned to his environment, every rustle of leaves, every shift in the wind sending signals to his brain.
As he walked, his thoughts drifted back to Serene. He had left her behind, worried that whatever danger he sensed might be directed toward her. He hoped she was safe, that she was heeding his advice to stay in the room. But a part of him also couldn't shake the image of her defiant expression, the fire in her eyes as she had insisted on accompanyi
