_Dorian's POV_
The night air was thick with tension as I stepped outside the safe house. The guards at the front straightened when they saw me. Their eyes held a mixture of respect and concern.
“Stay on alert,” I ordered, my voice sharp. “If anything seems out of place, inform me immediately.”
“Yes, Alpha,” one of them responded without hesitation.
I glanced toward the dense forest that surrounded us. The darkness felt heavier now, as if it carried the weight of an impending storm. I had done what I could for Lyla. Now, I had to go back and prepare for war.
Turning on my heel, I strode toward the black SUV parked nearby. As soon as I was inside, I started the engine and sped down the dirt road, my hands gripping the wheel tightly.
My mind raced as fast as the car.
The Blood Moon Pac
