The moon hung high in the night sky, casting a silvery glow over the dense forest. Jason stood at the edge of the clearing, his heart pounding in rhythm with the distant howls echoing through the trees. As the alpha, he had always held a position of strength and leadership. But tonight, he felt vulnerable—an unsettling feeling that gnawed at him.
Across the clearing, he watched her—Lila, the radiant light in his otherwise tumultuous life. Her laughter danced on the breeze, a melody that lifted his spirits even on the darkest nights. But she was not alone. By her side stood his adopted brother, Jax, a shadow that loomed larger with every passing moment. The bond between them seemed effortless, as if they shared a connection that Jason couldn’t understand.
I clenched my fists, a mix of jea
