“Try to keep up,” he said to his men. “We’ll go on ahead.” He nodded to Joe, and they both leaped forward, seamlessly shifting into their beasts. Caleb took the lead this time, only going on instinct and following the route the rogue had taken. Adrenaline pumped wildly through his veins, his muscles working in overdrive as he plowed his large wolf body through the underbrush.

He imagined Bethany’s fragile skin being subjected to the rough terrain. If he got her back, he’d never ...