Love in the Shadow of the Wolf

reeze. The night air bit at his skin, a sharp reminder of the harsh northern climate, but his muscles, honed through years of training and leadership, felt no discomfort. He was the Alpha,

been rumors circulating of rival packs encroaching on their land, and as a result, they had become more vigilant than usual. The moon hung

d along the edge of the pack's territory, a strange scent drifted toward him. It was faint at fir

riefly, his voice

t the change in his Alpha's to

olden eyes narrowed as he scanned the surrounding

d in concern. "Shoul

man odor he had encountered over the years-this one had layers to it, something deeper, something that

wn senses heightened, ready for whatever came next. They had been Alpha and Beta for years, and Caleb knew better than to

woman, her body trembling slightly as she bent over to retrieve something from the forest floor, unaware of the pair of ey

n't look like someone accustomed to the wilderness, and her delicate features contras

, voicing the same thought tha

nder commanded, his voice l

y in his chest, his presence a quiet force. As he stepped into the dim moonlight, the woman finally looke

d to encounter anyone here, least of all someone like him. He was tall, imposing, with an aura of dominance that made even the str

knew the answer. His voice was steady, controlled, though

Alexander could sense the fear radiating from her. She hadn't anticipated danger,

ath. He tried to ease the tension between them, his voice dropping slightly. "My name is Alexa

... I'm just... lost," she stammered, her voice barely a

t lying, but the fact remained: humans were not supposed to be here. This was his territ

asked after a pause,

eplied softly, h

he could say anything else, a low growl echoed from the darkness,

d, his voice low

is side, his posture ale

grimly, his eyes scanning the surroundi

confused. "A wo

rritory wasn't just a threat to her-it was a threat to his entire pack. The balance of power in the forest ha

r matted and tangled, and its teeth gleamed with a primal hunger. Catrine recoiled, her body instinctively moving away from the cre

w but commanding, laced with the au

xander raised his hand, signaling for him to hold back. This wasn't just about brute strength; it was a battle of wills. As an Alpha, Alexander's presence alo

g it to the ground with a force that shook the very earth beneath them. The wolf yelped, its body crashing into the dirt with a sickening thud. It

her comprehension-something that shouldn't have been possible. Alexander, on the other hand, stood ta

voice softer now, though his ga

nning. How could this man be so strong? What wa

a threat, and it wasn't safe for her to be here. But something tugged at him, something deep inside that urged him to do more than ju

y once more. "Make sure she's saf

eb asked, a trace of

lexander replied, his gaze hardening as it on

e leaves, and the night felt thick with secrets. His mind was consumed with thoughts of Catrine. She was an anomaly, a puzzle that he coul

frighte