“What the—” Alek began, but he was cut off by the sound of Hunter’s roar.
It echoed through the trees, raw and primal, sending shivers down my spine.
I turned to Alek, who muttered under his breath, his eyes narrowing as understanding dawned. “Holy shit.”
I knew it too.
Hunter’s body trembled as he stared at the girl, his wolf fighting for control. His reaction was unmistakable.
The beta had just found his mate.
Aaron stepped slightly in front of the girl, holding up a hand as if to steady Hunter—or maybe to warn him not to get too close.
“Get away from her,” Hunter snarled, his voice a dangerous mix of man and wolf.
“Hunter,” Aaron said evenly, his voice calm but firm. “Relax. She’s here to help.”
Hunter’s gaze snapped to Aaron, his eyes glowing with the golden hu
