Time passed, and Zachary remained in that position, lying face down on the unforgiving, cold ground. Scarlett was unsure of what was holding her in that spot. She repeatedly reminded herself that he was the Lycan king and that these men could not inflict any harm on him, yet she found herself unable to walk away. Inside her, she sensed that something was amiss, and she found it impossible to overlook it or him.

Setting aside her frustration for a brief moment, she hurried to him and raised him up a little in her arms. He lay unresponsive, which filled her with a mix of confusion and concern.

"Zachary. Get...