Chapter 14: The Alpha’s Command Luna’s heart pounded in her chest as the growl reverberated through the trees, an echo of something primal and dangerous. Her breath hitched, and she felt her pulse quicken, her senses heightened by the undeniable threat in the air. The growl was followed by silence—an oppressive, suffocating silence that seemed to stretch on forever. Luna's eyes darted around, but she could only see shadows in the distance. There was something—or someone—out there, watching them. Dante’s grip tightened on her arm, pulling her closer to him, as he instinctively positioned himself between her and the unseen presence. His body stiffened, ready for confrontation. "Stay close," he muttered, his voice low and filled with urgency. "Whatever happens, don’t move. Not unless I say

