Serena’s Pov

I hadn't expected anyone to follow me into the forest, least of all someone from the Storm Pack. As I navigated through the dense underbrush, every sound amplified my fear. The forest was silent, save for the rustle of leaves under my feet and the occasional distant howl. I felt exposed, vulnerable, and utterly alone.

Suddenly, a blur of movement caught my eye. I turned just in time to see a young man leap out from behind a tree, his form ...