The car moved along the dusty road as I gazed out of the window, lost in my own thoughts. The inability to use my wolf form weighed on me, but I was determined to overcome this limitation.

“I hope the boys are okay,” I murmured, more to myself than to others.

Hunter looked at me through the car's rearview mirror, offering silent comfort. “We'll find them, Fierce. No matter what happens, they are our priority.”

I nodded in gratitude, refocusing on the unfolding ...