fury born of desperation-snarling, foaming, ha

he first o

ting like a shadow with teeth. The impact cra

didn't

coul

t and heat. Her fingers curled into claws. Her breathing turne

me

lunged

was t

didn

fear, but from fury-

led into fur. Pain exploded like

e'd ever imagined. Her fur shimmered deep auburn with streaks

faltered

wolf's neck. She didn't stop. Didn't hesit

had final

ur, fire in her eyes. The bond between them roare

ling, sniffing, brushing her b

f growled thr

her muzzle. Not as Alpha. As equal. As hers. They st

mountain- Caleb watched from behind

snarled to the w

ured. "And now you'll n

burn her and the Alpha with he

d shoulder to shoulder, their bond forged i

n the wild cou