test of strength, intelligence, and leadership. This year, the trial held greater significance, as it would determine the rightful heir to the Montenegal legacy. Charles Monte

very trap he had set, hoping to catch his prey. Will's heart raced as he approached her, feeling an inexplicable pull toward the stranger. Kneeling beside her, he gently lifted her into his arms. The moment his skin touched hers, a surge of electric energy coursed through him, igniting every nerve. Will felt a profound connection, something primal and deeply rooted in his werewolf nature. "Stay with me," Will murmured, his voice trembling with emotion as he freed her from the trap. ### The Entanglement As Will carried Emma back to the estate, her unconscious form cradled in his arms, the bond between them intensified. Unseen forces seemed to bind their fates together. Will's senses were overwhelmed by her scent, a heady mix of forest blooms and something uniquely hers. His wolf sti