~The Road to Bloodfang~

ARDEN

I woke before the alarms. There was no real reason for it other than the trip ahead. My wolf had been pacing since last night, circling like it expected trouble the moment we stepped into Bloodfang territory.

I sat up, rubbed my hands over my face, and told myself the tension was unnecessary. Still, it didn’t leave.

Daphne had asked for this visit. She had pushed for it with determination and the same confidence she carried everywhere. Her request wasn’t ...