CHAPTER 10

The pale light of dawn filtered through the trees, casting long shadows across the forest floor. Elena's footsteps faltered as she emerged from the tangled undergrowth, her son cradled protectively in her arms.

Damien appeared at her side, his expression grim. "We've put enough distance between us and the pack territory," he murmured, his gaze scanning their surroundings. "But we can't linger here for long."

Elena nodded, her throat tightening with a mixture of fear and resolve. She had no idea where they were or where they were headed, but in that moment, it didn't matter. All that mattered was protecting her son, keeping him safe from the...