ALDRIC
I walked through the forest, following Valeria's scent, though it faded at times, which worried me deeply.
The hunt for that vampire had been fruitless.
We found no solid evidence, but there were signs that those bloodsuckers had crossed the borders again.
I feared for my mate's safety.
The thought of something happening to her terrified me.
Feeling her far from the house and unable to contact Quinn or Celine set off every alarm in my heart.
Your Majesty! Help, help! A woman suddenly emerged from the trees, the older one who managed the packs.
What happened?! I ran toward her, dread creeping into my chest.
We were attacked by that vile creature near a cliff we left behind.
Look, that thing injured my grandson's arm! She showed me a nasty scratch on the pup's arm as he sob
