EMILY’S POV
With a firm grip on Larkin's hand, I mustered the courage to face his pack. My heart pounded so loudly that I could barely hear anything because of its thundering beats. We were all standing in the vast, empty land of Larkin's secret village, lit solely by the fire from a burning log.
Larkin's pack was caught off guard by our arrival. They were immediately concerned for their safety after learning that a human had entered their secret village. However, a single command from Larkin was enough to calm their panic. I kept my head bowed, unable to meet their stares because I knew approaching humans was strictly forbidden by their rules.
Larkin had inherited his father's muscular build, and they both had thick eyebrows that gave them an arrogant look. They both exuded a commandin
