Blade dashed through the dense forest, his keen sense of smell capturing the various scents that wafted through the air. The earthy scent of leaves, the rich aroma of trees, the fragrant bouquet of plants and flowers, and the melodious chirping of birds perched among the branches, all danced around his nostrils.

Suddenly, he halted in his tracks, detecting a faint whiff of his mate's scent. Surely she couldn't have ventured too far. As a weaker werewolf in need of his protection, she ...