Christian’s Pov

The pack was a hive of motion, every warrior preparing for what was bound to be the most critical battle of our lives. Alpha Dominic’s orders rang out through the camp, and I watched as the pack’s finest soldiers steeled themselves, their faces grim but determined. This wasn’t just any mission—it was a rescue, and every single one of them knew the stakes.

I stood with my heart pounding, watching as Gamma Arnold finished briefing the last group of warriors. There was no room for mistakes, not when Mia’s life hung in the balance. My wolf was restless, pacing within me, urging me to go faster, to get...