Elsa I ran outside, my heart pounding as I followed the sounds of chaos. The fight had spilled dangerously close to the Alpha’s house, and my stomach twisted with fear. As I stepped out into the open, I saw Lucas—Knight—locked in a vicious battle. Three enormous wolves circled him, their eyes gleaming with malice, their snarls cutting through the air like blades. My chest tightened. He was outnumbered, and no matter how strong his wolf was, he couldn’t hold them off alone. “Hide, Elsa,”Lucas’s voice commanded through the mind link, sharp and urgent. But his words only filled me with dread. It was clear these wolves weren’t just attacking for sport; they were here for me. Their movements were calculated, their attention drifting toward the house even as they engaged Lucas. It was as i

