"I have to find her," Liam growled through gritted teeth, the fierce determination in his voice echoing in the depths of his mind. "I won't let anything keep us apart."

His wolf's instincts drove him forward, leading him through the maze of trees. The forest was yet a blur of green and shadows as his senses sharpened, honing in again on the faintest trace of Nicole's scent. His pace quickened, the urgency of his pursuit heightening with each passing moment.

But as he neared what ...