Bound by the Alpha's Temptation

the footsteps of their feet, and the crackle of falling branches from the burning trees mixed in the air, carrying a cruel kind of tension

ho might be caught in the flames but for the entire forest that Karuk's plans seemed to destroy. Rogue

"we have to find the source of the flames. T

direction, it seemed to be deliberately spread in areas with

ately gave the order. "Send additional forces to the northern part of the

ounted in this battle. It ran away, followed by sev

he east. He stopped, felt it, and realized it wasn't a typical rogue energy. Ther

ge said, his eyes wide as he traced the

the energy. "It's mixed with magic, Rage. It doesn't jus

hing on fire. Rage immediately rushed forward, his sword in hand, and in one swift motion felled the first of them

wn. "That spreads the fire," he whispered, his eyes shining wi

ant, he knew what needed to be done. "We need to find the

e trail of rogues who were throwing magical objects. They know they cannot contin

This is not just a simple battle of swords and fangs-it i

athering. In the middle of the group is a wolf they know well-Karuk, the former alpha who is now full of h

Lupe whispered, her e

th of evil surrounding him. They coul

t their bodies moved with speed and agility t

there was a force preventing them from approaching. In the blink of an eye, seve

she dodged an attack. "We need to split up-I'll

right. He nodded, and before he could think twice, Lupe charged at

ke anymore. With every step, he felt the weight of th

e full of challenge. "Rage Howl," Karuk said, his voice d

uld reach Karuk, he released a wave of fire energy that stopped him. R

asked as he raised his hand, still holding the burning crys

not for himself but for everyone who depended on him. He stood up agai

as an alpha, but because of the love and trust Lupe left him. He gives her a reason to fight.

y from the side. Karuk was surprised by Rage's speed, and before he could reg

ell the fire that was burning all around. Kar

on. "Because you do not know how to use its true power. Fire is not only a

answer, Rage rush

g the piece of magic that had caused the fire. In an instant, all the fire

e last rogue he had taken down. He was looking at

aid as she approache

fight, the smile never left his face. "I couldn't

"And you're the one who gives me reason to kee

peace seemed to be returning after the fierce fighting. But they kno

enge to face. But despite all this, they know they will fight together, not only for their her