“We’ll save her,” I said, the words more a vow than a reassurance.
The trees thinned as we reached the edge of the forest, our hurried steps kicking up snow stained with blood. The mate bond burned through me, relentless and fierce, screaming at me to protect her, to save her. As soon as we crossed the border, the mindlink snapped back into place, sharp and clear like a bolt of lightning.
*Alan?* one of the patrol leaders’ voices immediately cut into my mind.
*Rogues in our territory!* Blake’s snarl echoed through the link, his alpha tone a commanding roar. *Three down in the northeast clearing, but there could be more. Sweep the entire territory. If you find anyone suspicious, capture or kill on sight. No mercy.*
A chorus of affirmations buzzed through the link, and I severed
