Drew
The battle proved to be far more challenging than I had anticipated; these warriors were well-prepared. I fought valiantly, determined to track down Alpha Winter through the dense woods. Suddenly, a searing pain pierced my abdomen, as if a knife had been plunged into me.
The agony was intense, but it was the fear that gripped me even more. My heart raced—Felicity had been stabbed. Ignoring the pain, I dashed toward the location where I believed she was, my mind racing with panic. No, not my mate, I thought desperately. Just then, the pain inexplicably vanished.
I halted, breathless. Is she dead? My heart thudded in my chest, yet I sensed she was still alive. Lost in my thoughts, I was jolted back to reality by the sound of footsteps. As I turned, a massive wolf lunged at me.
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